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Heartfelt Art: Expressing Emotions Through Colors

Lesson Plan

Heartfelt Art: Expressing Emotions Through Colors

Explore emotions through art

In this lesson, students will explore their emotions by creating art pieces that represent their feelings using colors and shapes. This activity encourages creative expression and emotional awareness, helping young children to identify and communicate their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. By engaging in this artistic process, students will develop a better understanding of their own feelings and learn to appreciate the diverse emotions of their peers.

Audience

Dreamers (Ages 5-6)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Explore emotions through art

Materials

Colored paper, Crayons, Markers, Scissors, Glue, and Printable Emotion Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Gather students in a circle and introduce the concept of emotions.
  • Discuss how colors and shapes can represent different feelings (e.g., red for anger, blue for sadness).
  • Show examples of art that use colors to express emotions.

Step 2

Art Activity

15 mins

  • Provide each student with colored paper, crayons, markers, scissors, and glue.
  • Instruct students to create an art piece that represents how they are feeling today using colors and shapes.
  • Encourage them to think about what colors and shapes best express their emotions.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

10 mins

  • Invite students to share their art pieces with the group.
  • Use the Printable Emotion Cards to help guide a discussion about the emotions represented in their artwork.
  • Encourage students to talk about why they chose certain colors and shapes to express their feelings.
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Worksheet

Printable Emotion Cards

These cards are used to help students identify and discuss different emotions during the reflection session.




Happy







Sad







Angry







Excited







Scared







Calm




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