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Emotion Stones: Painting and Sharing

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Lesson Plan

Emotion Stones: Painting and Sharing

Express emotions through art

In this lesson, students will paint stones with faces or symbols representing different emotions and share stories about those feelings. This visually engaging activity helps students express emotions and understand empathy in a fun, artistic way. By engaging in this creative process, students will develop emotional awareness and empathy, which are crucial skills for social interaction and personal growth.

Audience

Grades 1 and 2

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Express emotions through art

Materials

Smooth stones, Acrylic paints, Paintbrushes, Water cups, Paper towels, and Emotion Stones Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin by discussing the concept of emotions with the students.
  • Ask students to name different emotions they know.
  • Explain that today they will be painting stones to represent these emotions.

Step 2

Painting Activity

15 minutes

  • Distribute smooth stones, paints, and brushes to each student.
  • Instruct students to choose an emotion and paint a face or symbol representing that emotion on their stone.
  • Encourage creativity and provide assistance as needed.

Step 3

Story Sharing

10 minutes

  • Once the stones are painted, gather the students in a circle.
  • Ask each student to share a short story or experience related to the emotion they painted.
  • Encourage active listening and empathy among students.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

  • Conclude the lesson by discussing how different emotions are a normal part of life.
  • Reinforce the importance of expressing and understanding emotions.
  • Collect the stones for display or allow students to take them home.
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Discussion

Emotion Stones Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a discussion about emotions and empathy during the lesson.

What emotions did you choose to paint on your stone?

Encourage students to describe their chosen emotion and why they selected it.







Can you share a story or experience related to your painted emotion?

Guide students to think of a personal experience or story that connects to their emotion.







How can understanding emotions help us in our daily lives?

Discuss the importance of empathy and emotional awareness in social interactions.







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