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.
Express emotions through art
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.
- 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.
