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Feelings Orchestra

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Lesson Plan

Feelings Orchestra

Enhance emotional expression

In this lesson, students will participate in a 'Feelings Orchestra' where they express different emotions through music and movement. This creative exercise is designed to enhance emotional expression and foster empathy by encouraging students to recognize and express emotions in themselves and others. It is important as it helps young students develop emotional awareness and empathy, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

Audience

Grades K-2 Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Enhance emotional expression

Materials

Musical instruments or objects that make sound, Open space for movement, and Printable Emotion Cards

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

5 minutes

  • Begin by discussing different emotions with the students (e.g., happy, sad, angry, excited).
  • Ask students to share examples of when they have felt these emotions.
  • Explain that today they will express these emotions through music and movement.

Step 2

Feelings Orchestra Activity

10 minutes

  • Distribute musical instruments or objects that make sound to the students.
  • Show an emotion card and ask students to express that emotion using their instrument and movement.
  • Encourage students to observe how their peers express the same emotion differently.
  • Rotate through different emotions, allowing each student to express and observe.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

5 minutes

  • Gather students in a circle and discuss the activity.
  • Ask questions like: "How did it feel to express emotions through music?" and "What did you notice about how others expressed emotions?"
  • Encourage students to share any new insights or feelings they experienced during the activity.
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Worksheet

Printable Emotion Cards

These cards are used to prompt students to express different emotions through music and movement. Each card features a different emotion for one-sided printing.




Happy







Sad







Angry







Excited







Scared







Surprised




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