Lesson Plan

Mood and Music Lesson Plan

Guide 9th-grade students to identify their moods and use music and art to shift emotions, enhancing emotional regulation in a 30-minute session.

This lesson is designed to empower students to express and understand their emotions, helping them develop tools for better emotional regulation and self-awareness.

Audience

9th Grade Student

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive methods using guided music and art exercises.

Materials

Mood and Music Lesson Plan, Artful Emotions Presentation, and Mood Painting Exercise

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Review the Mood and Music Lesson Plan to familiarize yourself with the session structure.
Open the Artful Emotions Presentation and review slide content.
Ensure the Mood Painting Exercise setup is ready for student participation.

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

5 minutes

Briefly explain the goals of the session and introduce the concept of mood regulation through art and music.
Ask students to share a quick word or emoji on how they feel currently.

Step 2

Interactive Presentation

10 minutes

Use the Artful Emotions Presentation to explain how different types of music and art can influence emotions.
Pause between slides to ask reflective questions.

Step 3

Mood Painting Activity

10 minutes

Guide students through the Mood Painting Exercise where they select colors and brush strokes to represent their current mood.
Encourage individual reflection and provide support as needed.

Slide Deck

Welcome to Artful Emotions

Today, we're exploring how music and art can shape and express our moods. Let's start our journey into emotional self-expression!

Introduce the session. Highlight that exploring emotions through art and music can empower self-expression and emotional healing. Emphasize that there are no right/wrong answers in how one experiences or interprets art and music.

How Music Affects Mood

Music can change our feelings. It can energize us, calm us, or even evoke memories. Think about a song that makes you feel joyful or reflective.

Discuss different ways music influences mood. Ask students if they have experienced moments in life where a song altered their feelings. Use examples: upbeat pop music might energize, while slow instrumental music might calm.

Art as Emotional Expression

Art is another powerful way to express our inner world. Notice how different colors and styles reflect different emotions. What does your favorite piece of art say about your mood?

Discuss how art can be a tool for expressing emotions. Provide examples of how colors, shapes, and styles can denote feelings. Ask the students to consider why a specific color or artwork makes them feel a certain way.

Examples and Reflection

Let's look at a few examples where music and art combine to express emotion. Take a moment to reflect on how these elements can change or enhance moods.

Present visual examples that connect art and music. Encourage students to reflect on these examples and share their interpretations. Use reflective questions such as: 'What mood does this color palette evoke for you?'

Closing and Reflection

We've seen how music and art can influence our emotions. Now, think about one way you might use these tools to shift your mood when needed.

Conclude with a summary and invite students to share their thoughts. Highlight that this session is a beginning step to exploring personal emotion regulation through creative practices.

Activity

Mood Painting Exercise

In this activity, you'll explore your emotions by creating a visual representation of your current mood through painting. The goal is to encourage self-expression and help you become more aware of how colors and brush strokes can capture your inner feelings.

Instructions

Choose Your Colors:
- Reflect on your current mood. Consider which colors best represent your feelings. For example, warm colors like red or orange might reflect passion or energy, while cool colors like blue or green might represent calmness or introspection.
Select Your Brush Strokes:
- Think about the way you want to express your mood. Do you want smooth, flowing strokes to indicate calmness or sharp, energetic lines to show intensity? Experiment with different strokes to see what resonates with your current emotion.
Create Your Painting:
- Using a canvas or paper, start painting your mood. There is no right or wrong way—this is your unique expression. Allow your emotions to guide your artistic choices.
Reflect on Your Work:
- Once you've finished painting, take a moment to look at your work.
- Consider writing down or sharing (if comfortable) what each color and stroke represents.
Group Sharing (Optional):
- If you're in a group setting, feel free to explain your painting to others. Discuss the reasons behind your color choices and brush strokes, and listen to how others expressed their moods.

Reflection Questions

What emotions did you feel strongly during this activity?
How did the process of choosing colors and brush strokes help you understand your mood better?
If you were to adjust your painting, what would you change to better represent your emotions?

Mood Master

Crystal Sullivan