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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
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

Slide Deck
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

Activity


Journal

