The Sound of Colors
Express emotions through art
In this lesson, first grade students will listen to different types of music and create drawings based on how the music makes them feel. This activity helps students express their emotions through art and enhances their ability to associate feelings with sensory experiences. By engaging in this creative process, students will develop a deeper understanding of how music can influence emotions and how they can use art as a form of expression.
Express emotions through art
Audio player, Selection of music tracks, Drawing paper, Crayons or colored pencils, and Discussion Guide
- Begin by explaining the activity to the students: they will listen to different types of music and draw what they feel.
- Discuss how music can make us feel different emotions and how we can express those emotions through art.
Step 2
Music Listening and Drawing
15 mins
- Play the first music track and ask students to close their eyes and listen.
- After the track ends, give students time to draw what they felt while listening.
- Repeat with 2-3 different music tracks, allowing time for drawing after each.
Step 3
Sharing and Discussion
10 mins
- Invite students to share their drawings with the class.
- Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about how the music made them feel and how they chose to express those feelings in their drawings.
- Summarize the lesson by highlighting the connection between music, emotions, and art.
- Encourage students to continue exploring their emotions through art and music at home.
