Lesson Plan

Colorful Character Creations Lesson Plan

Learn to express emotions and personalities through character creation using art materials.

This lesson enhances creativity, emotional literacy, and self-expression, crucial for personal development.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Gather Materials and Setup

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Characters

10 minutes

Step 2

Character Creation

30 minutes

Step 3

Sharing and Discussion

20 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Colorful Character Creations!

Welcome the students and introduce the topic of character creation. Explain that today they will be using art to express emotions and personalities through characters.

What Makes a Character Unique?

Discuss what makes a character unique. Use the sample character to highlight features and personality traits. Encourage students to think about their own character ideas.

Materials for Creation

Explain the materials available for the activity. Encourage students to think creatively about how they can use these materials to express their character's personality and emotions.

Let's Create!

Guide students through the character creation process. Encourage them to think about their character's personality and emotions as they work. Offer support and guidance as needed.

Sharing Our Characters

Facilitate a sharing session where students present their characters. Encourage them to describe their character's personality and emotions. Lead a discussion on how colors and shapes can represent different emotions and traits.

Reflect and Conclude

Conclude the lesson by reflecting on the activity. Highlight the importance of creativity and emotional expression. Encourage students to continue exploring these concepts in their art.