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Creative Color Exploration

Bri’Anca Jordan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Creative Color Exploration

Art

This lesson introduces students to the world of colors and creativity through an engaging art activity. Students will watch a short video to inspire their imagination and then participate in a hands-on art project using markers. This lesson is designed to foster creativity, enhance fine motor skills, and encourage self-expression. By the end of the lesson, students will have created their own unique artwork and gained a deeper appreciation for art.

Audience

7-8 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Markers, Paper, and Video: Guess the Emotions: Feelings and Emotions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the lesson's focus on art and creativity.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of colors and how they can express emotions and ideas.
  • Explain that they will watch a video to inspire their art project.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

  • Play the video Guess the Emotions: Feelings and Emotions.
  • Encourage students to pay attention to the colors and emotions depicted in the video.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Ask students to share their thoughts on the video.
  • Discuss how different colors can represent different emotions.
  • Encourage students to think about what colors they might use to express their own feelings.

Step 4

Art Activity

25 mins

  • Provide each student with paper and markers.
  • Instruct students to create an artwork that represents their current mood or a story they want to tell using colors.
  • Encourage creativity and self-expression, reminding them that there are no right or wrong answers in art.

Step 5

Gallery Walk

5 mins

  • Have students display their artwork around the room.
  • Allow students to walk around and view each other's creations.
  • Encourage positive feedback and sharing of ideas.

Step 6

Closure

4 mins

  • Gather students and ask them to reflect on what they learned about colors and emotions.
  • Thank students for their participation and creativity.
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Discussion

Color and Emotion Discussion

This discussion will help students connect colors with emotions and understand how art can express feelings.

What emotions did you notice in the video?

Encourage students to think about the colors used and how they relate to emotions.







How do you feel when you see bright colors?

Guide students to explore the impact of colors on their mood.







What colors would you use to show happiness?

Help students associate specific colors with emotions.







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Worksheet

Color Exploration Worksheet

This worksheet will guide students in exploring how different colors can represent various emotions and ideas.

Draw a picture using colors that make you feel happy.

Think about colors like yellow, orange, or pink.







What color would you use to show sadness? Why?

Consider colors like blue or gray.







Create a pattern using your favorite colors.

Use at least three different colors.







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