Activity

Expressing Emotions Through Drawing

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This Expressing Emotions Through Drawing activity also includes:

Draw it out! Sometimes creating a picture is an easier way for pupils to express how they are feeling. A short mini-lesson encourages just that approach. After drawing an expressive picture, artists are asked to reflect on their work and consider how they are now feeling.

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Concepts
social-emotional learning, casel, fears, body language, emotions, drawing lines, emotional development, identifying emotions, expressing feelings, feelings, mindfulness, Drawing
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Ask artists who are willing to share why they chose the colors, objects, and arrangement they chose
Classroom Considerations
  • Although designed for grades K-5, the activity is appropriate for learners of any age
  • Designed s a mini-lesson; however, if sharing is included activity may take a class period
Pros
  • Includes teaching suggestions for the various grade levels
Cons
  • None