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The Colorful Emotions Project Lesson Plan

Guide first graders to connect colors with emotions, foster creative self-expression, and build communication skills.

This lesson supports social-emotional learning and helps young students articulate their feelings using colors, promoting mental well-being and self-awareness.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Creative Activity

25 minutes

Step 3

Building the Emotions Wall

10 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Reflection

10 minutes

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Welcome to The Colorful Emotions Project!

Introduce the project and capture students' attention with the colorful theme. Mention how each color can represent a different emotion and set the stage for creative expression.

Colors & Emotions

Discuss with the class the idea that colors can express emotions. Use the provided color associations (e.g., pink for calm, bright colors for happy) as a starting point for conversation.

Our Creative Activity

Outline the steps of the creative activity. Encourage students to use the discussion as inspiration while ensuring they have the support they need.

Building the Colorful Emotions Wall

Explain the process of building the collaborative wall. Highlight the importance of sharing and positive peer feedback.

Reflection & Sharing

Wrap up the lesson with reflection and encourage students to discuss what they learned about themselves and their peers. Ask open-ended questions to promote deeper thinking.

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The Colorful Emotions Project

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