Lesson Plan

Emotions in Color

Students will identify and express emotions through colors and creative art, building emotional vocabulary and empathy in a supportive after-school setting.

Developing emotional literacy and mental health awareness helps students recognize, articulate, and manage their feelings, fostering self-awareness and peer empathy.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Art Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Discussion and Reflection

10 minutes

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Worksheet

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Slide Deck

Emotions in Color

Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and the session: today we’ll explore how colors can help us understand and share our feelings through art. Encourage students to keep an open mind and use creativity.

Session Objectives

Read aloud the objectives and connect them to students’ experiences: understanding feelings is important for ourselves and our friends.

Materials

Show each material as you list it. Distribute art supplies at this point. Pull out the printed [Emotion Vocabulary Cards](#emotion-vocabulary-cards) and [Emotion Spectrum Chart](#emotion-spectrum-chart).

Emotion Vocabulary Cards

Flip through a few sample cards if you’ve pre-cut them. Ask students to name emotions they see and recall the color suggestions.

Emotion Spectrum Chart

Explain how the spectrum moves from calm to intense. Encourage students to color each box with its suggested hue before the activity.

Art Activity Steps

Guide students through the steps. Remind them of the time limits and circulate with guiding prompts provided below.

Discussion & Reflection

Post guiding prompts around the room or on a handout. Encourage deep observation and respect during sharing.

Closing & Next Steps

Summarize the power of art for emotional awareness. Offer the extension idea for calming or supporting friends with color art.

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Emotions in Color

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Shelby White

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