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Expressing Emotions Through Drawing ActivityExpressing Emotions Through Drawing Activity
Publisher
Thoughtful Learning
Resource Details
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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Year
2020
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Expressing Emotions Through Drawing

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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

Additional Tags

social studies

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

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