Artistic Expressions

Christy Olivieri

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Artistic Expressions

Express emotions through art

In this lesson, 2nd grade girls will explore their emotions and ideas through various art forms. They will engage in a creative project that allows them to express themselves artistically, fostering self-awareness and emotional expression. This lesson is important as it encourages creativity, emotional intelligence, and self-expression, which are crucial for personal development.

Audience

2nd Grade Girls

Time

1 hour

Approach

Express emotions through art

Materials

Art supplies (paper, crayons, markers, paint), Worksheets for reflection, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Welcome the students and introduce the theme of the lesson: expressing emotions through art.
Briefly discuss different art forms and how they can be used to express feelings.
Explain the activities planned for the session.

Step 2

Warm-Up Activity

10 mins

Distribute paper and crayons/markers to each student.
Ask students to draw a simple picture of how they are feeling today.
Encourage them to use colors and shapes that represent their emotions.

Step 3

Main Creative Project

30 mins

Provide various art supplies (paint, markers, colored paper) for students to use.
Instruct students to create a piece of art that represents a specific emotion or idea they want to express.
Walk around to offer guidance and encouragement as needed.

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

10 mins

Gather the students in a circle to share their artwork.
Encourage each student to explain what their art represents and how it makes them feel.
Facilitate a discussion using prepared questions to deepen understanding and reflection.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the activities and highlight the importance of expressing emotions through art.
Thank the students for their participation and creativity.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions for Artistic Expressions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on the students' artwork and emotions.

What emotion did you choose to express in your art?

Encourage students to think about why they chose that emotion and how they represented it.

How did creating this art make you feel?

Guide students to reflect on the process of creating and its impact on their emotions.

What did you learn about yourself through this activity?

Help students articulate any new insights or self-awareness gained from the activity.

Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet for Artistic Expressions

A worksheet to help students reflect on their creative process and emotions expressed through art.

Draw a picture of your favorite part of the art activity.

Think about what you enjoyed the most while creating your art.

Write a sentence about how your artwork makes you feel.

Use words that describe your emotions when you look at your art.

What new thing did you learn about expressing emotions through art?

Consider what you discovered about using art to show how you feel.