Lesson Plan
Artistic Emotion Exploration
Guide a 9th grade student in exploring and understanding their emotions by linking them with selected colors and expressing through art, leading to personal insights and emotional release.
This lesson fosters emotional literacy and provides a therapeutic outlet through creative expression, helping the student understand and manage their feelings.
Audience
9th Grade Student
Time
60 minutes
Approach
Blend color associations, journaling, and art-making for reflective self-exploration.
Materials
Prep
Preparation and Review
10 minutes
- Review the components of the lesson, ensuring familiarity with the concepts of color theory and emotional expression.
- Prepare materials such as colored markers (colors: #ef476f, #ffd166, #06d6a0) and journaling supplies.
- Familiarize yourself with the materials: Artistic Emotion Exploration, Color And Emotion Diary, and Mood Art Creation.
Step 1
Introduction and Discussion
10 minutes
- Introduce the session's theme and explain the link between colors and emotions.
- Ask the student to share thoughts on how different colors might represent different feelings.
Step 2
Color and Emotion Diary
15 minutes
- Have the student begin their Color And Emotion Diary: record emotions they feel and choose a color that best represents each feeling (using primary colors #ef476f, #ffd166, #06d6a0 as suggestions).
- Encourage reflective questions in the diary about why a specific color was chosen.
Step 3
Mood Art Creation
20 minutes
- Transition to the Mood Art Creation activity: using the chosen colors, the student creates a piece of artwork that captures their emotional state.
- Allow freedom in art style and encourage experimentation with texture and contrast.
Step 4
Reflection and Sharing
15 minutes
- Conclude the session by having the student reflect on the process and discuss insights gained from combining art with emotion.
- If comfortable, the student may share their diary and artwork and discuss any patterns or surprises.
Journal
Color And Emotion Diary
This journal is designed to help you explore and understand your emotions by associating them with colors. As you work through the session, take a few moments to reflect deeply on your feelings. Use the prompts below to guide your writing and creative expression.
1. Reflect on Your Current Emotion
What emotion are you feeling most strongly right now? Describe the quality of this feeling and why it might be present in your life today. What events or thoughts may have contributed to this emotion?
2. Color Connection
Choose one of the suggested colors (#ef476f, #ffd166, or #06d6a0) that best represents your current emotion. Explain why you chose this color. Consider the qualities of the color and how they relate to your emotional state.
3. Memory and Emotion
Recall a memory where you experienced a similar emotion. Describe that memory in detail. How did this feeling influence your experience? What did you learn about yourself from that moment?
4. Future Outlook
Imagine how embracing and understanding your emotions might change your actions or decisions in the future. What steps can you take to continue this journey of self-awareness and expression?
As you complete this journal, remember that there are no right or wrong answers. This is a personal exploration meant to foster self-understanding and growth. Feel free to be as detailed and expressive as you want!
Activity
The Color of Feelings: Activity Guide
This is a creative and reflective session designed to help you explore and understand your emotions through color and art. Below you will find clear steps and prompts for an engaging 60-minute session.
Session Overview
- Theme: Understanding Emotions through Colors and Creative Art
- Target Student: 9th Grade Student
- Session Duration: 60 minutes
- Materials Needed:
- Colored markers (specifically, the following colors will be suggested: #ef476f, #ffd166, #06d6a0)
- Journaling supplies (paper, pen)
- Art supplies (paper, canvas, or any preferred medium)
Session Components and Timeline
1. Introduction and Discussion (10 minutes)
- Begin by discussing the link between colors and emotions. Consider questions such as:
- How might different colors represent different emotions?
- Can you think of a time when a particular color made you feel a certain way?
2. Color and Emotion Diary (15 minutes)
- Open your Color And Emotion Diary journal.
- Prompt 1: Reflect on your current dominant emotion. Why do you feel this way?
- Prompt 2: Choose one of the suggested colors (#ef476f, #ffd166, or #06d6a0) that best represents this emotion. Write about why you chose that color.
- Prompt 3: Recall a past memory where you felt a similar emotion. What details can you remember from that moment and how did it affect you?
- Prompt 4: Consider your future: How might embracing and understanding these emotions change your actions or decisions?
3. Mood Art Creation (20 minutes)
- Shift your focus to creating art that visually represents your current emotion using the color you connected with it. Follow these guidelines:
- Art Style: There's no right or wrong way; experiment with different forms, textures, and techniques.
- Emotional Connection: Reflect the intensity, mood, and energy of your emotion through the use of color and design.
- Use additional colors if needed to create contrast and depth. The selected colors, especially your primary one, should be the focus.
4. Reflection and Sharing (15 minutes)
- Once the art piece is complete, take a moment to write down your reflections:
- What feelings were you able to express through your art?
- Did the process of connecting color to emotion reveal any new insights?
- How might you use what you learned today in the future?
- Optionally, share your artwork and diary entries with a peer or tutor to discuss patterns or surprises in your emotional journey.
Additional Resources
- Artistic Emotion Exploration (Lesson plan)
- Color And Emotion Diary (Journal)
Feel free to revisit any section of this activity if you need further reflection or creative inspiration.
Enjoy your creative journey of self-expression and emotional discovery!