Emotions and Expressions: Sharing for Wellbeing
Explore and express emotions
In this lesson, students will explore different emotions and learn how to express them in healthy ways through art and writing activities. This lesson is important as it helps young students understand their feelings and the significance of sharing them, which is crucial for their mental wellbeing and social development.
Explore and express emotions
Crayons, Paper, Pencils, Discussion Questions, and Emotion Worksheet
- Begin with a brief discussion about emotions. Ask students what emotions they know and how they feel when they experience them.
- Explain that today they will learn how to express these emotions through art and writing.
Step 2
Art Activity
10 mins
- Provide each student with paper and crayons.
- Ask them to draw a picture of a time they felt happy, sad, or excited.
- Encourage them to use colors that represent their feelings.
Step 3
Writing Activity
10 mins
- Hand out pencils and paper.
- Ask students to write a sentence or two about their drawing, describing the emotion and why they felt that way.
- Assist students as needed with spelling and sentence structure.
Step 4
Discussion and Sharing
5 mins
- Gather students in a circle to share their drawings and writings.
- Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation about how sharing emotions can help us feel better.
- Recap the importance of expressing emotions and sharing them with others.
- Encourage students to continue expressing their feelings through art and writing at home.
