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Express Yourself Creatively

Lesson Plan

Express Yourself Creatively

Reduce impulsive behaviors

This lesson uses art, games, and mindfulness to help an 8th-grade student learn to manage impulsive behaviors and attention-seeking actions. Through creative expression, interactive activities, and calming techniques, the student will explore self-regulation strategies. This lesson is important as it provides a safe space for the student to practice self-control and express emotions constructively.

Audience

8th grade female student

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Art supplies (paper, markers, crayons), Printable Cards, Exit Ticket, and Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Greet the student and explain the objective of the lesson: to explore ways to express oneself creatively while managing impulsive behaviors.
  • Briefly discuss what impulsive behaviors are and why it's important to manage them.

Step 2

Mindfulness Exercise

5 mins

  • Guide the student through a simple yoga pose, such as the 'Mountain Pose.'
  • Instruct the student to stand tall with feet together, arms at their sides, and focus on their breath.
  • Encourage them to feel grounded and centered, noticing the sensations in their body.

Step 3

Art Activity

10 mins

  • Provide the student with art supplies.
  • Ask the student to draw or create something that represents how they feel when they want to act impulsively.
  • Encourage them to think about colors and shapes that express their emotions.

Step 4

Game-Based Activity

5 mins

  • Use the printable cards to play a game where the student must match emotions with appropriate actions.
  • Discuss each match and why it is a good way to handle the emotion.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Recap the lesson by discussing what the student learned about managing impulsive behaviors.
  • Hand out the exit ticket for the student to complete, reflecting on what they learned and how they can apply it.
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Worksheet

Emotion Action Cards

Cards to match emotions with appropriate actions for one-sided printing.




Happy - Share a smile







Sad - Write in a journal







Angry - Take deep breaths







Excited - Share with a friend







Frustrated - Draw a picture




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Quiz

Exit Ticket

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