Creative Calm: Winter Imagery

Justin Beechwood

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Creative Calm: Winter Imagery

Express emotions through art

In this lesson, students will explore guided imagery and art to create calming winter scenes. This activity encourages students to express their emotions creatively and find tranquility during the colder months. It helps develop emotional awareness and artistic skills, providing a peaceful and reflective classroom experience.

Audience

Grades 4-5

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Express emotions through art

Materials

Paper, Colored pencils or crayons, Calming music playlist, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion about winter and how it makes students feel.
Introduce the concept of guided imagery and how it can help us relax and express emotions.

Step 2

Guided Imagery Session

10 minutes

Play calming music in the background.
Guide students through a winter imagery exercise, asking them to close their eyes and imagine a peaceful winter scene.
Encourage them to think about the colors, sounds, and feelings associated with their scene.

Step 3

Art Activity

10 minutes

Provide students with paper and colored pencils or crayons.
Ask them to draw the winter scene they imagined during the guided imagery session.
Encourage creativity and expression of emotions through their artwork.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Allow students to share their artwork with the class if they wish.
Facilitate a discussion on how the activity made them feel and the emotions they expressed through their art.

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Discussion

Winter Imagery Discussion

A discussion to explore students' feelings about winter and their experiences during the guided imagery session.

How does winter make you feel?

Encourage students to share both positive and negative feelings and relate them to their personal experiences.

What did you imagine during the guided imagery session?

Ask students to describe their imagined scenes, focusing on sensory details like colors and sounds.

How did creating your winter scene make you feel?

Discuss the emotional impact of the art activity and how it helped them express their feelings.