Holiday Harmony: Music & Mood
Create a mood-boosting playlist
In this lesson, students will explore the impact of music on emotions and well-being by creating a personal playlist of songs that uplift their mood or help them relax. This activity encourages students to use music as a tool for emotional regulation, especially during stressful times, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Create a mood-boosting playlist
Discussion Questions, and Worksheet: My Mood-Boosting Playlist
Step 1
Introduction
3 minutes
- Begin by asking students how they feel when they listen to their favorite songs.
- Briefly discuss how music can influence emotions and well-being.
Step 2
Discussion
5 minutes
- Use the provided discussion questions to explore how different types of music affect emotions.
- Encourage students to share examples of songs that make them feel happy or relaxed.
Step 3
Playlist Creation
10 minutes
- Distribute the "My Mood-Boosting Playlist" worksheet.
- Instruct students to list 5-7 songs that uplift their mood or help them relax.
- Encourage them to think about when they might use this playlist (e.g., during study time, before bed, etc.).
- Invite a few students to share their playlists and explain their song choices.
- Remind students to use their playlists during stressful times to help manage their emotions.
