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Expressive Art with Positive Vibes

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Rebekah Gladson

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Expressive Art with Positive Vibes

Express feelings through art

In this lesson, students will engage in a guided art activity to express their feelings and aspirations. They will select words and colors that represent positive emotions and goals, creating vibrant, motivational art pieces. This exercise fosters creativity and a hopeful outlook, helping students develop emotional awareness and artistic skills. The lesson aligns with ASCA Mindset and Behavior Standards, promoting self-confidence, positive attitudes, and effective communication.

Audience

Grades K to 5 Students

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Express feelings through art

Materials

Art supplies (paper, markers, crayons, paints), and Worksheet: Positive Vibes Art Prompts

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Welcome students and explain the purpose of the activity: to express feelings and aspirations through art.
  • Discuss how colors and words can represent emotions and goals.
  • Show examples of art that use colors and words to convey positive messages.

Step 2

Guided Art Activity

15 minutes

  • Distribute art supplies and the 'Positive Vibes Art Prompts' worksheet.
  • Instruct students to choose words and colors from the worksheet that represent positive emotions and goals.
  • Encourage students to create their art pieces, using the selected words and colors.
  • Walk around to provide support and encouragement.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

5 minutes

  • Invite students to share their art pieces with the class.
  • Ask students to explain the words and colors they chose and what they represent.
  • Facilitate a brief discussion on how art can help us express our feelings and aspirations.
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Worksheet

Positive Vibes Art Prompts

This worksheet provides prompts for students to choose words and colors that represent positive emotions and goals. It guides them in creating their expressive art pieces.

Choose three words that represent positive emotions you feel or want to feel.

Think about words like 'joy', 'hope', 'love', etc.







Select colors that you associate with these positive emotions.

Consider how different colors make you feel.







Draw or write your chosen words and colors on your art piece.

Be creative and think about how to visually express these emotions.







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