Expressing Confidence Through Art
Students will explore the emotion of confidence through colors and art, creating personalized artworks that represent their inner strength.
This lesson enhances self-esteem by helping students visualize their confidence through creative expression, and it promotes emotional understanding.
Interactive discussion and art creation.
- Review Expressing Confidence Through Art for context.
- Ensure all art supplies (colored paper, markers, crayons) are available.
- Set up the classroom in a way that encourages group discussion and art-making.
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
- Greet the students and introduce the concept of confidence.
- Explain how colors can express different emotions and boost feelings of self-worth.
- Use Confidence in Colors (Slide-Deck) to illustrate examples.
Step 2
Discussion on Colors and Emotions
10 minutes
- Encourage students to think about what colors make them feel strong and confident.
- Hold a brief discussion on how different colors (such as the chosen shades: #8B0000, #B22222, #CD5C5C) can represent feelings.
- Ask open-ended questions to prompt participation.
Step 3
Art Activity: Creating Your Own Artwork
15 minutes
- Distribute art supplies and let students choose their favorite colors.
- Ask them to create an art piece that shows how they feel confident.
- Walk around and provide positive feedback to encourage creativity, referring to techniques in Coloring Confidence (Activity).
Step 4
Sharing and Reflection
5 minutes
- Invite students to share their artwork with the class.
- Discuss the different colors and techniques used to express confidence.
- Reinforce the idea that each art piece is unique and a reflection of personal strength.
