Emotion Sculptures

Victoria Claas

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotion Sculptures

Express emotions through sculpture

In this lesson, students will explore expressing emotions through sculpture using various creative materials. This hands-on activity encourages students to embody and explore their emotions in a tactile and artistic manner, fostering emotional expression and creativity. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional awareness and artistic skills, providing a unique way to communicate feelings.

Audience

Grades K-5

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Express emotions through sculpture

Materials

Clay or playdough, Pipe cleaners, Colored paper, Scissors, Glue, Markers, and Emotion Sculptures Discussion

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin by discussing the concept of emotions and how they can be expressed in different ways.
Explain that today, students will be using art to express their emotions through sculpture.
Show examples of sculptures and discuss how they might represent different emotions.

Step 2

Materials Distribution

5 minutes

Distribute materials to each student: clay or playdough, pipe cleaners, colored paper, scissors, glue, and markers.
Ensure each student has enough space to work on their sculpture.

Step 3

Creating Emotion Sculptures

15 minutes

Instruct students to think about an emotion they want to express.
Encourage them to use the materials to create a sculpture that represents that emotion.
Walk around the room to provide guidance and support as needed.

Step 4

Sharing and Reflection

5 minutes

Have students share their sculptures with the class and explain the emotion they chose to express.
Facilitate a brief discussion on how different materials and shapes can convey different emotions.
Encourage students to reflect on how it felt to express emotions through art.

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

Conclude the lesson by summarizing the key points about expressing emotions through art.
Encourage students to think about other ways they can express their emotions creatively.

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Discussion

Emotion Sculptures Discussion

A discussion to help students articulate their thoughts and feelings about their sculptures and the emotions they represent.

What emotion did you choose to express in your sculpture?

Encourage students to describe their emotion and why they chose it.

How did you use the materials to represent your emotion?

Guide students to think about the shapes, colors, and textures they used.

How did it feel to express your emotion through sculpture?

Help students reflect on the process and any challenges or insights they experienced.