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Holiday Emotions Art

Lesson Plan

Holiday Emotions Art

Holiday Art Lesson with SEL

This lesson combines holiday-themed art with social-emotional learning (SEL) to help young students express their feelings creatively. By using trauma-informed teaching strategies, the lesson ensures a safe and supportive environment for all students. This approach not only fosters creativity but also enhances emotional awareness and empathy among students.

Audience

Ages 5-8

Time

1 hour

Approach

Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Art Supplies (paper, crayons, markers, etc.)

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the theme of the lesson: exploring emotions through holiday art.
  • Explain the importance of understanding and expressing emotions, especially during the holiday season.
  • Briefly discuss what SEL is and how it helps us understand ourselves and others.

Step 2

Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about emotions and holidays.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about different holidays and what emotions they associate with them.
  • Guide the discussion to highlight the diversity of emotions and experiences during holidays.

Step 3

Emotion Charades

10 mins

  • Explain the rules of charades and how students will act out different emotions related to holidays.
  • Have students take turns acting out an emotion while others guess what it is.
  • Use this activity to reinforce the understanding of different emotions and how they can be expressed.

Step 4

Art Activity

25 mins

  • Provide students with art supplies and ask them to create a piece of art that represents how they feel during the holidays.
  • Encourage them to use colors, shapes, and symbols to express their emotions.
  • Walk around the room to offer support and encouragement, ensuring a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

  • Invite students to share their artwork with the class if they feel comfortable.
  • Discuss how art can be a powerful tool for expressing emotions and understanding others.
  • Thank students for their participation and remind them of the importance of SEL in everyday life.
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Discussion

Holiday Emotions Discussion

A discussion to explore students' emotions related to holidays and how they can express these emotions through art.

What emotions do you feel during the holidays?

Encourage students to think about different holidays and the emotions they associate with them. Highlight that it's okay to feel a range of emotions.







How can we express our emotions through art?

Discuss different ways art can be used to express feelings, such as through colors, shapes, and symbols.







Why is it important to understand our emotions?

Guide students to understand that recognizing and expressing emotions can help us communicate better and build empathy.







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