Creative Confidence Boost

Jessica Hunt

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Creative Confidence Boost

Express feelings through art and writing

In this lesson, students will engage in creative activities to express their feelings about rejection and self-worth. Through art and creative writing, they will explore their emotions and build confidence. This lesson is important as it encourages self-reflection and helps students develop a positive self-image, which is crucial for their emotional well-being.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Express feelings through art and writing

Materials

Art supplies (paper, markers, crayons), Writing paper, Discussion questions, and Creative expression worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what confidence means and why it's important.
Ask students to share times when they felt confident or faced rejection.
Explain the day's activities: art and creative writing to express feelings.

Step 2

Art Activity

20 mins

Provide students with art supplies.
Instruct them to draw or create something that represents how they feel about themselves.
Encourage them to think about colors and shapes that express their emotions.

Step 3

Creative Writing

20 mins

Distribute writing paper to each student.
Ask students to write a short story or poem about a time they overcame rejection or felt proud of themselves.
Encourage them to use descriptive language to convey their feelings.

Step 4

Group Discussion

5 mins

Gather students to share their artwork and writing.
Facilitate a discussion using prepared questions to guide reflections on the activities.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Reinforce the importance of expressing feelings and building self-worth.
Encourage students to continue exploring their emotions through creative outlets.

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Discussion

Confidence and Self-Worth

A discussion to help students reflect on their feelings about confidence and self-worth.

What does confidence mean to you?

Encourage students to think about times they felt confident and what contributed to that feeling.

How do you handle rejection?

Guide students to share strategies they use to cope with rejection and how it affects their self-worth.

Why is it important to express your feelings?

Discuss the benefits of expressing emotions and how it can lead to better self-understanding and confidence.

Worksheet

Creative Expression Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students in expressing their feelings through art and writing.

Draw something that represents how you feel about yourself.

Think about colors and shapes that express your emotions.

Write a short story or poem about a time you overcame rejection.

Use descriptive language to convey your feelings and the outcome.