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Sunshine Sentiments Collage

Lesson Plan

Sunshine Sentiments Collage Lesson Plan

Students will create a radiant collage infused with warm hues and positive sentiments to boost self-expression and classroom community.

This lesson nurtures emotional expression and gratitude while fostering a sense of unity among students through a creative visual project.

Audience

Elementary School Students

Time

60 minutes

Approach

Hands-on art creation and reflective discussion.

Materials

Sunshine Sentiments Collage Lesson Plan, and Slide Deck for Sunshine Sentiments Collage

Prep

Preparation and Material Review

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

  • Introduce the theme of sunshine and positivity using the slide deck.
  • Engage students by asking them to share what sunshine represents to them in terms of happiness, warmth, and positivity.

Step 2

Art Creation

30 minutes

  • Distribute materials and instruct students to create a collage using the provided warm colors (#FFD700, #FFEA70, #FFF7B7).
  • Prompt students to include personal messages or drawings that express gratitude and joy.
  • Walk around to provide guidance and encouragement.

Step 3

Sharing and Reflection

10 minutes

  • Allow students to share their work and explain the sentiments behind their collages.
  • Facilitate a reflective discussion on how sharing positive messages can strengthen community bonds.
  • Ask reflective questions about what they learned from the activity.
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Slide Deck

Welcome to the Sunshine Sentiments Collage!

Today, we'll create a beautiful collage filled with warm colors and positive messages. Let's celebrate what makes us shine!

Introduce the lesson by setting an upbeat and welcoming tone. Emphasize the theme of sunshine, positivity, and warmth. Mention that today's activity will focus on creativity and expressing what makes them feel happy and grateful.

What Does Sunshine Mean to You?

Think about warmth, happiness, and the light that helps you grow. Share your thoughts with a friend or the class.

Discuss the symbolism of the sun and how it represents warmth, growth, and positivity. Ask guiding questions about what sunshine means to students.

Sunshine Collage Instructions

  • Use warm colors: #FFD700, #FFEA70, #FFF7B7
  • Create your collage with art supplies
  • Include personal messages of gratitude and joy
  • Let your creativity shine!

Explain the art project details: using the warm colors #FFD700, #FFEA70, and #FFF7B7, students will create a collage. Remind them to include personal messages or drawings that express what makes them feel grateful and joyful.

Sharing Positive Sentiments

Consider words like: "joy," "gratitude," "love," and "hope." What do these words mean to you? How do they make you feel?

Show examples or talk about what positive sentiments are. Guide students to think about words and images that give a sense of warmth and community.

Reflection & Sharing

Let's talk about our creations and the feelings behind them. How can sharing our positive messages build a warm and supportive community?

Conclude with a reminder for reflection. Lead a discussion on the activity and encourage students to share their feelings and experiences related to the collage.

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