Vocal Expression

This lesson focuses on fostering creativity and self-expression by inviting students to create 'expressive journals.' They'll explore different artistic mediums—writing, drawing, and collage—to convey personal experiences and emotions. This approach empowers students to discover and appreciate their unique voices while encouraging mindfulness and emotional literacy.

This lesson supports individual students in finding their voice and effectively expressing themselves in various situations. It focuses on self-confidence and clarity in communication, crucial for personal development.

In this lesson, students will engage in a guided art activity to express their feelings and aspirations. They will select words and colors that represent positive emotions and goals, creating vibrant, motivational art pieces. This exercise fosters creativity and a hopeful outlook, helping students develop emotional awareness and artistic skills. The lesson aligns with ASCA Mindset and Behavior Standards, promoting self-confidence, positive attitudes, and effective communication.

Using art as a medium to express emotions and practice mindfulness, encouraging creativity and relaxation.

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to basic vocal health and singing techniques, fostering confidence in using their voices. Students will learn practical warm-up exercises and essential habits for healthy singing, encouraging lifelong musical expression. This is a single 30-minute session for 5th Grade students.

Explore the incredible power of vocal expression and physical storytelling. This small group resource helps students manipulate their voices and bodies to convey diverse emotions and intentions, adding depth to their acting. Intended for a 7th Grade small group and designed for a single 45-minute session.

In this lesson, students will explore how to express various emotions using percussion instruments or everyday objects. This activity encourages creativity and helps students develop non-verbal communication skills by associating sounds with feelings. It's an engaging way to enhance emotional intelligence and auditory skills.

In this 30-minute group lesson for ACT art students, learners will explore emotional release through creative expression and group discussion. By using art techniques and reflection, students will develop healthy emotional outlets and foster peer support.

Engage students in self-expression and stress relief through art. This lesson invites all grade levels to explore their emotions by creating artwork, fostering a safe space for self-expression and critique-free creativity.

In this lesson, students will explore mindfulness through artistic expression, learning techniques to ground themselves and manage stress through art. This creative approach helps them connect deeply with their emotions and enhances their focus. By engaging in this lesson, students will gain valuable skills in emotional regulation and stress management, which are crucial for their overall well-being and academic success.

Encourage students to identify and express emotions through music composition. They will create short musical pieces that represent specific feelings, allowing them to understand emotional nuances and express themselves creatively.

In this 55-minute lesson, 8th grade students will explore Authentic Self-Expression by discovering and articulating their unique voices. Through engaging warm-ups, discussions, interactive activities, and a fun game, students will build confidence in speaking and writing authentically—an essential skill for academic success and personal growth.

Integrate mindfulness practices with expressive arts to help students express feelings and manage stress. This lesson aims to provide a calming space for middle to high school students to explore emotions creatively while learning self-regulation techniques.

In this engaging SEL lesson for 8th graders, students will explore ways to express their thoughts and ideas clearly, confidently, and authentically. Through activities like journal reflections, creative expression, and group sharing, students will learn the importance of being true to themselves. This lesson is designed to help students build confidence and communication skills in a supportive classroom environment, all within a 30-minute session.

This lesson helps students understand the importance of volume and tone in communication, particularly during public speaking and storytelling. It focuses on practical strategies for modulating voice to effectively convey messages, making it engaging and accessible for all learners. Designed for a 2-hour session for adult learners with disabilities, this lesson includes a variety of interactive materials to ensure easy understanding and participation.

An individual reflection session focusing on what the heart 'says' or feels during times of grief, encouraging students to listen and express these feelings. This lesson is important for helping young students understand and articulate their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and resilience. Designed for a 1st-grade student, the session lasts 15 minutes and includes a lesson plan, journal, and art activity.

Students engage in a creative movement session where they interpret scenarios and emotions using their bodies. This helps develop emotional intelligence and empathy as they learn to express feelings without words. Suitable for Grades 1-5.

First graders will engage in a vibrant art session where they use colors to express their emotions and experiences. Through their artistic creations, they will discuss emotions and build emotional vocabulary, fostering confidence in self-expression.

This lesson aims to enhance verbal expression in kindergarten students through engaging activities and games. By incorporating a video, reading, discussion, and interactive activities, students will learn to express themselves more clearly and confidently. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop essential communication skills that are foundational for their academic and social success.

This lesson introduces kindergarten students to mindfulness through engaging music and dance activities. By focusing on rhythm, tempo, and emotional expression, students will develop creativity and emotional regulation skills. This lesson is important as it helps young learners connect with their emotions and express themselves in a healthy and creative way.

In this 30-minute lesson, students will engage in mindfulness and relaxation through art activities such as mandala coloring and guided drawing. These activities help young children develop focus, creativity, and emotional regulation.

In this 10-session focus on speaking confidence, an individual student with selective mutism will learn gradual, supportive strategies to become more comfortable speaking in safe settings. Each 30-minute session builds on the last through interactive warm-ups, discussions, activities, games, worksheets, and a culminating project. This lesson helps empower the student, reduce anxiety, and practice real-world communication skills.

Encourage students to develop expressive reading skills by practicing reading aloud with emphasis and emotion. This lesson enhances public speaking and comprehension skills for a 4th Grade Class in a 35-minute session.

This 2-hour individualized lesson helps an adult female with disabilities understand different communication styles and how to use her voice effectively. It focuses on empowering her to express her needs and thoughts clearly, building confidence in various social interactions.

In this energetic 50-minute session, 7th graders will discover how emotions can be expressed through dynamic movement, building self-awareness and creative confidence. This Tier 1 classroom lesson uses a vibrant worksheet and engaging activities to foster arts and creativity through dance & motion.

In this 45-minute Tier 2 group lesson, middle school students will practice effective communication skills, including clear expression and active listening through discussion, activities, and games. Stronger communication helps students collaborate better, solve conflicts, and feel heard in real-life situations.

An engaging whole-class module that empowers 4th graders to identify their needs and express them confidently—crucial for building lifelong self-advocacy skills. Ideal for a 45-minute Tier 1 session packed with interactive discussions, role-plays, and reflective cool-down.

In this one-session lesson, students explore and convey their emotions and thoughts through various art forms—drawing, painting, or collage. By connecting feelings to creative expression, learners build emotional awareness, self-expression skills, and confidence. Ideal for all K-12 levels.

In this lesson, students will listen to a short story accompanied by different musical instruments or sounds. They will be encouraged to imagine how the music aligns with the story's emotions and actions, promoting creativity, active listening, and emotional awareness. This lesson is important as it helps young learners connect emotions with music, enhancing their ability to express themselves and understand others.

This lesson helps 3rd and 4th graders improve their reading prosody and fluency, focusing on expression, rhythm, and speed. It incorporates engaging activities to support students with diverse learning needs, including those with ADHD and dysgraphia. This single-session lesson is designed for 45 minutes.

This lesson aims to boost the student's confidence in speaking up by combining art and communication skills. The student will watch a video on breaking the ice in conversations and engage in an art activity to express her understanding of confidence and communication. This lesson is important as it helps the student develop essential social skills in a creative and supportive environment.

A class-wide sensory art workshop linking sound and visuals, where 3rd grade students paint to different music genres, exploring cross-disciplinary creativity and sensory connections in a 50-minute session. This lesson fosters artistic expression, listening skills, and creative thinking.

In this lesson, students will explore their emotions through the medium of poetry, crafting pieces that articulate their personal stories of resilience. This creative expression allows for emotional release and fosters a deeper understanding of individual strengths. The lesson is important as it encourages self-reflection, emotional intelligence, and empathy among students, helping them to recognize and celebrate their resilience.

This lesson encourages 10th-grade high school boys to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences through engaging writing prompts. It's important for developing self-expression, critical thinking, and empathy. This lesson is a single 15-minute session.

This lesson invites Pre-K students to explore body awareness and emotional expression through a guided music and movement session. By combining play and mindfulness, students learn how sound and movement can help in calming and expressing feelings. This lesson is important as it helps young children develop emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills in a fun and engaging way.

This lesson invites Pre-K students to explore body awareness and emotional expression through a guided music and movement session. By combining play and mindfulness, students learn how sound and movement can help in calming and expressing feelings. This lesson is important as it helps young children develop emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills in a fun and engaging way.

This lesson helps 5th graders recognize and understand their inner monologue. Students will learn to distinguish between negative self-talk ('the inner critic') and positive self-talk ('the inner cheerleader'), developing strategies to reframe thoughts and build self-compassion. The objective is to foster a healthier self-perception and boost resilience against self-doubt. Audience: 5th Grade. Duration: 1 session, 45-55 minutes.

This 30-minute, single-session lesson is designed for an individual 5th-grade student who is selectively mute (Tier 3). It aims to provide the student with tools and opportunities for self-expression and communication in a comfortable, low-pressure environment, fostering a sense of agency over their voice.

Students explore their emotions through creative expression by painting or drawing landscapes that represent their current mood and aspirations. This art-based activity promotes mindfulness and offers a calming way for students to articulate feelings, fostering emotional literacy and personal reflection.

This lesson engages students in combining simple breathing techniques with expressive art. Students will learn to focus on their breathing while creating fluid, abstract drawings, serving as both a stress-relief exercise and a form of creative expression. This lesson is important as it helps students develop mindfulness and emotional regulation skills, which are crucial for managing stress and enhancing creativity.

This engaging lesson is designed to teach students aged 11 and 15 about brain health and how art can be used as a strategy to enhance mental well-being before standardized testing. By integrating creative expression, students will learn techniques to manage stress and improve focus, making this lesson both practical and empowering. The session will last for 1 hour and is structured to include a warm-up, video, discussion, and cool-down.

In this 10-minute Pre-K lesson, students explore the concepts of ‘inside voices’ and ‘outside voices’ through interactive activities that build their social awareness and communication skills. Using a warm-up, a fun echo game, and a calm cool-down, children learn when to adjust their volume based on context, fostering respect and self-regulation.

In this lesson, students will participate in a 'Feelings Orchestra' where they express different emotions through music and movement. This creative exercise is designed to enhance emotional expression and foster empathy by encouraging students to recognize and express emotions in themselves and others. It is important as it helps young students develop emotional awareness and empathy, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

In this lesson, high school students will engage in creative movement activities to explore and express emotions. This lesson aims to enhance emotional intelligence and self-awareness, which are crucial for personal development and social interactions. By using movement as a medium, students will learn to articulate their emotions and understand the impact of body language in communication.

Engage 2nd graders in a 30-minute small-group expressive arts activity where they explore emotions through movement and sound. This Tier 2 lesson fosters emotional awareness, nonverbal expression, and group bonding, helping students articulate feelings physically.

In this lesson, kindergarten students will explore various art mediums to express their emotions and thoughts creatively. This lesson is important as it encourages self-expression, boosts self-esteem, and allows students to explore their creativity in a supportive environment.

This 20-minute, Tier 2 group lesson for 3rd-grade students focuses on helping students with selective mutism build confidence in communication through low-pressure, engaging activities. It emphasizes comfortable, gradual steps towards verbal expression.

In this 30-minute group art therapy session, students will explore their "inner chaos" through creative expression and mindfulness techniques. This lesson empowers learners to identify and regulate overwhelming emotions by transforming them into art, fostering emotional resilience and self-awareness.

This lesson focuses on helping students utilize creative expressions as calming strategies. Over three 25-minute sessions, students will explore various art forms to express their emotions and learn techniques to calm their minds. This lesson is particularly beneficial for students who need individualized support in managing emotions and stress, making it a perfect fit for Tier 3 interventions.

This lesson is designed to help 3rd grade girls develop the confidence and skills to speak up for themselves. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, students will learn the importance of self-expression and how to assert themselves in various situations. This lesson is crucial for building self-esteem and empowering young girls to communicate effectively.

This resource guides small groups of Kindergarteners in exploring and expressing their feelings through creative storytelling and art. It helps children articulate their inner experiences in a safe, supportive environment. Audience: Kindergarten Group. Duration: 45 minutes. Includes a lesson plan, slide deck, journal, and discussion.

This lesson combines gentle yoga poses with an exploration of mood-enhancing colors. Students will learn to associate certain movements with emotional expression, creating an outlet for stress relief and joyful reflection. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop emotional awareness and self-regulation skills in a fun and engaging way.

In this 4-session art therapy series, 8th graders will explore emotions and stress relief through creative art activities, co-taught with the art teacher. Each 20-minute session includes a warm-up, guided activity, and cool-down to help students regulate emotions and foster mindfulness. This classroom-wide Tier 1 lesson supports social-emotional learning and encourages self-expression through art.

Students will explore the concept of self-talk and how it influences their feelings and behaviors. Understanding this will help them to transform negative self-talk into positive affirmations, boosting their confidence and resilience.

In this lesson, students will explore mindfulness techniques to manage anxiety and shyness, followed by a creative arts activity to express themselves in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it equips students with tools to handle stress and encourages self-expression, fostering emotional well-being and confidence.

In this engaging PYP IB lesson, 4th and 5th grade students will explore different ways to express their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Through a meaningful reading, guided discussion, and interactive activities, students will build confidence in self-expression and respect for others’ voices.

In this workshop, students will explore art as a medium for stress relief by engaging in activities such as painting, sketching, and doodling. This lesson is important as it provides students with a creative outlet to express their emotions and find relaxation, supporting their mental well-being.

This lesson encourages students to express their emotions and thoughts constructively through art and storytelling. By exploring different ways to communicate their feelings, students will develop emotional awareness and communication skills. This lesson is important as it helps students understand and articulate their emotions, fostering empathy and self-expression.

An introductory lesson to help 4th graders identify their internal dialogue, understand self-awareness and growth mindset, and build foundational lifelong learning skills. Perfect Tier 1 SEL material in a single 45-minute session.

This lesson is designed to help students overcome shyness and speak with pride. Through supportive activities and peer interactions, students will practice speaking loudly and proudly, building their confidence in public speaking.

This two-session lesson invites students to blend art with physical activity, encouraging them to express creativity while engaging in outdoor exercises. It's designed for 'Dreamers' and aims to foster a love for art and movement, using tools like jump ropes and cones to create dynamic art projects. Each session lasts 1 hour and includes a mix of warm-ups, activities, games, and cool-downs to ensure a holistic learning experience.

This small group resource focuses on recognizing and reframing negative self-talk into positive affirmations, cultivating a more supportive inner dialogue. It's vital for boosting self-esteem and fostering a growth mindset in a targeted group. Audience: 8th Grade Group. Duration: 45 minutes. Sessions: 1.

This lesson encourages third graders to express their feelings and thoughts through various art forms. It serves as a therapeutic outlet for self-expression, helping students articulate emotions they might not have words for. This lesson is important as it fosters creativity and emotional intelligence, providing students with tools to express themselves in a healthy and constructive manner.

In this creative session, students will design masks that represent their current emotions and the feelings they sometimes hide. This artistic expression fosters self-awareness and opens a dialogue about emotional complexity. The lesson helps students understand and express their emotions in a safe and creative way, promoting emotional intelligence and empathy.

Students will craft a personalized playlist that reflects moments of joy and inspiration in their lives. This activity enables them to explore music's impact on mood, promoting a deeper understanding of positive influence and emotional expression. This lesson is designed for middle school students and can be completed in one session of 45 minutes.

A 60-minute dynamic lesson where 7th graders identify and express emotions through creative arts and peer sharing, strengthening emotional literacy and self-awareness.

Explore the connection between music and art to create a multisensory relaxation experience for the entire class, using sound as inspiration for visual art. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the interplay between different art forms and encourages creativity and relaxation. Designed for an 8th-grade class, this single session lasts 50 minutes.

Explore the connection between music and art to create a multisensory relaxation experience for the entire class, using sound as inspiration for visual art. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the interplay between different art forms and encourages creativity and relaxation. Designed for an 8th-grade class, this single session lasts 50 minutes.

In this 30-minute Kindergarten lesson, students will learn about self-talk—how the voice inside our heads can be a helpful friend. By identifying positive and negative self-talk and practicing encouraging phrases, children will build confidence and emotional awareness in a fun, interactive session.

In this fun 15-minute lesson, 3rd graders learn how to control their speaking voice for clarity and confidence. Students will discover volume, pitch, and pace techniques to make their voices heard and understood—skills that boost their presentation and reading aloud success.

A 4-session mindfulness mini-unit for K-1 small groups, designed to build calm, focus, and emotional awareness through fun, age-appropriate activities. Each 20-minute session includes a clear lesson plan, student worksheet, teacher script, guided discussion, and an engaging game to help young learners develop self-regulation skills.