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Express Yourself

Lesson Plan

Express Yourself

Express emotions through art and storytelling

This lesson encourages students to express their emotions and thoughts constructively through art and storytelling. By exploring different ways to communicate their feelings, students will develop emotional awareness and communication skills. This lesson is important as it helps students understand and articulate their emotions, fostering empathy and self-expression.

Audience

4th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Express emotions through art and storytelling

Materials

Drawing paper, Colored pencils or markers, Discussion questions, and Storytelling worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of expressing emotions.
  • Ask students how they usually express their feelings and why it's important to share emotions constructively.

Step 2

Art Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute drawing paper and colored pencils/markers to each student.
  • Instruct students to draw a picture that represents how they are feeling today.
  • Encourage creativity and remind them that there are no right or wrong answers.

Step 3

Storytelling Activity

15 mins

  • Hand out the storytelling worksheet.
  • Ask students to write a short story or a few sentences about a time they felt a strong emotion and how they expressed it.
  • Encourage them to use their drawings as inspiration for their stories.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the different ways we can express emotions.
  • Encourage students to share their drawings and stories if they feel comfortable.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Reinforce the importance of expressing emotions in healthy ways.
  • Thank students for their participation and creativity.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions will guide a discussion on expressing emotions through art and storytelling.

Why is it important to express our emotions?

Discuss how expressing emotions can help us feel better and communicate with others.







What are some ways we can express our emotions?

Explore different methods like talking, drawing, writing, or physical activities.







How did you feel after creating your drawing or story?

Encourage students to reflect on their emotional state before and after the activity.







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Worksheet

Storytelling Worksheet

This worksheet helps students write a story about a time they felt a strong emotion and how they expressed it.

Describe a time you felt a strong emotion. What happened?








How did you express that emotion?








How did expressing your emotion make you feel afterwards?








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