Autumn Leaf Emotions

Melissa Mader

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Autumn Leaf Emotions

Express emotions through art

In this lesson, students will learn to associate emotions with different types of leaves found during autumn. They will draw or collect leaves and write on them emotions they have felt recently. This activity helps students express their feelings in a tangible way and encourages sharing within the group, fostering emotional awareness and empathy.

Audience

Students in Grades 3-5

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Express emotions through art

Materials

Paper, Crayons or colored pencils, Collected leaves, Discussion Questions, Leaf Template, and Printable Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin by discussing the changing seasons, focusing on autumn and the variety of leaves.
Explain that today, students will use leaves to express their emotions.

Step 2

Leaf Collection or Drawing

10 mins

Allow students to either collect leaves from outside or draw different types of leaves on paper.
Encourage creativity in choosing or drawing leaves.

Step 3

Emotion Writing

10 mins

Ask students to think about emotions they have felt recently.
Have them write these emotions on the leaves they collected or drew.
Encourage them to use different colors to represent different emotions.

Step 4

Group Sharing

5 mins

Gather students in a circle to share their leaves and the emotions they wrote.
Encourage students to explain why they chose certain emotions and colors.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Reflect on how expressing emotions through art can help us understand our feelings better.
Encourage students to continue expressing their emotions in creative ways.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on emotions and expression through art.

What emotions did you choose to write on your leaves?

Encourage students to share openly and discuss why they chose those emotions.

How did it feel to express your emotions through art?

Discuss the benefits of expressing emotions creatively and how it can help in understanding feelings.

Why do you think different colors can represent different emotions?

Explore the idea of color psychology and how colors can influence or reflect our emotions.

Worksheet

Leaf Template

A printable leaf template for students to use in the 'Autumn Leaf Emotions' lesson. Students can draw or write their emotions on these leaves.

Leaf Template

Worksheet

Printable Worksheet

A worksheet for students to draw or write their emotions on leaf templates. This helps them express their feelings creatively.

Draw or collect a leaf and write an emotion you have felt recently on it.

Think about how you felt during different times of the day or week.

Use different colors to represent different emotions on your leaf.

Consider how colors can reflect your feelings.