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Exploring Emotions through Color

Understand and express emotions using colors and abstract art forms.

Enhances emotional literacy and self-expression, fostering mental wellness.

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30 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Colors and Emotions

10 minutes

Step 2

Color Wheel Emotion Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Create Abstract Art

20 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

10 minutes

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Welcome to Exploring Emotions through Color

Introduce the concept of color psychology and its relevance to emotions. Explain that colors can influence our feelings and perceptions.

Warm Colors and Emotions

Discuss how warm colors like red, orange, and yellow can evoke feelings of warmth and comfort, but also anger and hostility.

Cool Colors and Emotions

Explain how cool colors are often calming but can also express sadness or indifference.

Neutral Colors and Emotions

Introduce neutral colors and their subtle emotional impacts. Discuss how they can be used to balance or highlight other colors.

Your Color Associations

Encourage students to think about their personal experiences with colors and emotions. Ask them to share examples if they feel comfortable.

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Exploring Emotions through Color

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