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Emotional Harmony: Music & Mood

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Lesson Plan

Emotional Harmony: Music & Mood

Use music for emotional regulation

In this lesson, students will explore the connection between music and emotions, learning how different types of music can influence their mood and be used as a tool for emotional regulation. By creating personalized playlists, students will gain practical skills in managing their emotions through music. This lesson is important as it provides students with a creative and accessible strategy for emotional regulation, enhancing their emotional intelligence and well-being.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Use music for emotional regulation

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Playlist Creation, Pens and Paper, and Audio Devices (phones, tablets, etc.)

Step 1

Introduction to Music & Emotions

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on how music can affect emotions.
  • Ask students to share examples of songs that make them feel happy, sad, or energized.
  • Explain the objective of the lesson: to use music as a tool for emotional regulation.

Step 2

Discussion: Impact of Music

15 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about how different genres and tempos of music can influence emotions.
  • Encourage students to think about how they use music in their daily lives to manage their moods.

Step 3

Activity: Create Your Playlist

20 mins

  • Distribute the "Playlist Creation" worksheet.
  • Instruct students to think about different moods they experience and select songs that help them manage these emotions.
  • Allow students to use their audio devices to listen to snippets of songs as they work on their playlists.

Step 4

Reflection & Sharing

10 mins

  • Ask students to share their playlists with a partner or small group.
  • Encourage them to discuss why they chose certain songs and how they think these songs will help them regulate their emotions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the lesson by highlighting the importance of using music as a tool for emotional regulation.
  • Encourage students to use their playlists in the future when they need to manage their emotions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Music & Emotions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on how music influences emotions and can be used for emotional regulation.

How does music affect your mood?

Encourage students to think about specific examples of how different songs or genres make them feel.







Can you think of a time when music helped you change your mood?

Ask students to share personal experiences and consider what it was about the music that helped.







What types of music do you listen to when you're feeling happy, sad, or stressed?

Guide students to reflect on their music choices and how they align with their emotional states.







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Worksheet

Worksheet: Playlist Creation

A worksheet to help students create playlists that can be used for emotional regulation.

List three emotions you often experience and select songs that help you manage each emotion.








Why did you choose these songs for each emotion?








How do you think these playlists will help you in the future?








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