Festive Feelings: Emotion Ornaments

Jasmine Taylor

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Festive Feelings: Emotion Ornaments

Identify and express emotions

In this lesson, students will create paper ornaments decorated with words or drawings of emotions they associate with the holiday season. This activity encourages students to identify and express their feelings in a creative and festive way, fostering emotional awareness. By engaging in this activity, students will develop a better understanding of their emotions and learn to express them constructively.

Audience

Students in Grades K-2

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Identify and express emotions

Materials

Colored paper, Scissors, Markers or crayons, String or ribbon, Worksheet: Ornament Design, and Discussion Guide: Emotions and Holidays

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

5 minutes

Begin by asking students how they feel during the holiday season.
Discuss different emotions people might experience, such as happiness, excitement, or even sadness.
Explain that today they will create ornaments to express these feelings.

Step 2

Ornament Creation

15 minutes

Distribute the 'Ornament Design' worksheet to each student.
Instruct students to draw or write about an emotion they feel during the holidays on their worksheet.
Provide colored paper, scissors, and markers for students to create their ornaments based on their designs.
Assist students in cutting out their ornament shapes and decorating them.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

5 minutes

Invite students to share their ornaments with the class and explain the emotions they chose to represent.
Use the 'Emotions and Holidays' discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about how different emotions are part of the holiday experience.
Encourage students to hang their ornaments in the classroom or take them home to share with family.

Worksheet

Ornament Design Worksheet

This worksheet helps students plan their ornament designs by drawing or writing about an emotion they associate with the holiday season.

Draw or write about an emotion you feel during the holidays.

Think about times when you felt happy, excited, or even a little sad.

Discussion

Emotions and Holidays Discussion

This guide helps teachers facilitate a discussion about the various emotions students may experience during the holiday season.

What emotions do you feel during the holidays?

Encourage students to think about both positive and negative emotions.

Why do you think people feel different emotions during the holidays?

Discuss how traditions, family gatherings, and changes in routine can affect emotions.

How can we express our emotions in a healthy way?

Talk about creative outlets like art, writing, or talking to someone.