Lesson Plan

Emotion Art Overview

Students will use guided art activities to identify, reflect on, and share their emotions, strengthening self-awareness and regulation within a supportive group.

This lesson empowers 9th graders to articulate feelings through creative expression and peer support, fostering coping skills and emotional insight.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Grounding

5 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Wheel Exploration

10 minutes

Step 3

Mirror Drawing Exercise

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Journaling

10 minutes

Step 5

Share & Support Debrief

10 minutes

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Emotion Wheel Guide

What Is the Emotion Wheel?

Understanding the Segments

Examples of Emotions

How to Use the Wheel

Interactive Activity

Transition to Mirror Drawing

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Activity

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Journal

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Cool Down

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Mirror of Emotions

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