Artful Reflections - Mood Mandalas

Kim Sicurella

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Artful Reflections - Mood Mandalas Lesson Plan

Explore emotions through creating and discussing mood mandalas.

This lesson helps students express and understand their emotions creatively.

Audience

Grade 6 Students

Time

60 minutes

Approach

Guided art creation and discussion.

Materials

White Drawing Paper, Colored Pencils, Markers, Mood Prompt Cards, and Mood Mandala Examples

Prep

Prepare Materials and Classroom

15 minutes

Gather white drawing paper, colored pencils, and markers.
Print and cut out mood prompt cards.
Review Mood Mandala Examples for inspiration.
Arrange the classroom to facilitate both individual work and group discussion.

Step 1

Introduction to Mood Mandalas

10 minutes

Explain the concept of mandalas and their use in art therapy.
Discuss how colors and patterns can represent different emotions.
Introduce the mood prompt cards and how they will guide the creation process.

Step 2

Creating Mood Mandalas

30 minutes

Distribute materials to students.
Allow students to choose a mood prompt card.
Instruct students to create a mandala that represents the emotion on their card using colors and patterns.
Encourage creativity and personal expression.

Step 3

Group Discussion and Reflection

20 minutes

Have students share their mandalas with the class.
Use discussion prompts to explore how different emotions were represented.
Encourage students to reflect on the process and what they learned about their emotions.

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Activity

Mood Mandalas Creation Activity

Objective

Create a personal mandala that visually represents a specific emotion, using colors and patterns to express feelings inspired by mood prompt cards.

Materials Needed

White Drawing Paper
Colored Pencils
Markers
Mood Prompt Cards
Mood Mandala Examples

Instructions

Step 1: Choose Your Mood

Select a mood prompt card from the set provided. Each card has a different emotion written on it, such as "Joy," "Calm," "Excitement," or "Sadness."

Step 2: Plan Your Mandala

Think about how you can use colors and patterns to represent the emotion on your card.
Consider which colors you associate with your chosen emotion. For example, you might use bright colors for "Joy" or cool colors for "Calm."

Step 3: Create Your Mandala

Begin drawing your mandala on the white drawing paper.
Use colored pencils and markers to fill in your design, focusing on expressing the emotion through your choice of colors and patterns.
Take your time to ensure your mandala reflects your personal interpretation of the emotion.

Step 4: Reflect and Share

Once your mandala is complete, prepare to share it with the class.
Think about the following questions:
- What emotion did you choose and why?
- How did you decide on the colors and patterns?
- What did you learn about your emotion through this process?

Follow-Up Discussion

After everyone has shared their mandalas, engage in a class discussion.
Discuss how different students represented the same emotion differently.
Reflect on how this activity helped you understand your emotions better.

Teacher's Note

Encourage students to be open and respectful during the sharing session. Remind them that there is no right or wrong way to express emotions through art. This is a personal and creative process that can help them gain insight into their feelings.

Slide Deck

Welcome to Mood Mandalas

Explore your emotions through creative mandala designs.

Introduce the lesson by explaining the concept of mandalas and their historical and cultural significance. Highlight how mandalas are used in art therapy to explore emotions.

Colors and Emotions

Learn how colors and patterns can express feelings:

Bright colors for joy
Cool colors for calm
Dark colors for sadness

Discuss how colors and patterns can represent different emotions. Provide examples of how certain colors are commonly associated with specific feelings.

Mood Mandala Examples

Explore different mandalas and the emotions they represent.

Showcase examples of mood mandalas to inspire students. Explain how each example uses colors and patterns to convey different emotions.

Create Your Mood Mandala

Choose a mood prompt card.
Plan your mandala using colors and patterns.
Create your design on paper.

Guide students through the process of creating their own mood mandalas. Encourage them to choose a mood prompt card and think about how to visually represent that emotion.

Share and Reflect

Discuss your mandala with the class:

What emotion did you choose?
How did you use colors and patterns?
What did you learn about your emotion?

Facilitate a group discussion where students share their mandalas. Use prompts to encourage reflection on the creative process and emotional insights gained.