Lesson Plan

Color Your Feelings Plan

Help students identify and express emotions using colors in art.

This lesson enhances emotional intelligence and self-expression through creative art.

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Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials and Review Plan

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Colors and Emotions

10 minutes

Step 2

Emotional Coloring Activity

30 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

20 minutes

Slide Deck

Colors and Emotions

Introduce the concept of colors representing emotions. Explain that different colors can evoke different feelings and that this is a common way artists express emotions in their work.

Warm Colors

Discuss how warm colors like red, orange, and yellow are often associated with feelings of warmth and energy, but can also represent anger or urgency.

Cool Colors

Explain that cool colors are typically calming and soothing, but can also express sadness or indifference.

Neutral Colors

Introduce neutral colors and their associations. These colors are often used to balance or complement other colors in art.

Your Color Associations

Encourage students to think about what colors they associate with their own feelings. Prompt them to consider how they might use these colors in their artwork.