Welcome everyone! Today we’re going to check in with our emotions through art. Encourage students to settle in and get ready to express themselves.

Explain that emotions are signals inside us that tell us how we feel. Use simple examples (butterflies in your tummy = nervous). Invite a few students to name times they felt different emotions.

Read each word aloud. Ask students to give a thumbs-up if they know the word, or a thumbs-down if it’s new. Encourage them to share an emoji or face they might make when they feel each emotion.

Display the template on the screen. Model filling in one section: e.g., using blue and wavy lines when you feel calm. Circulate and ask students why they chose their colors/shapes.

Show an example aspirational piece: e.g., drawing yourself playing with friends to show 'joyful'. Prompt students to think about what makes them feel hopeful.

Remind pairs to take turns speaking and listening. Model one reflection: “I chose yellow because it feels sunny and happy.”

Invite a few volunteers to share one insight from their art. Praise effort and courage for sharing. Remind students to display their art as a daily reminder of their feelings and goals.