Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will have explored different aspects of yourself through creative expression, gaining insight into your own thoughts and emotions.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils or markers
• No prior knowledge needed

Activities

• Self-Portrait: Create a self-portrait using pencils or markers. Focus on capturing your current emotions and thoughts in the drawing.
• Emotion Drawing: Choose a color that represents how you feel today. Fill a whole page with that color, then add lines or shapes that express your emotions.
• Word Collage: Write down words that describe you or your current state of mind. Cut them out and create a collage on a page.

Talking Points

• Exploring Emotions: "Art can be a powerful tool to explore and express our emotions. How do you feel when you look at your self-portrait?"
• Creative Self-Expression: "Creating art allows us to express ourselves in unique ways. What do the colors and shapes in your emotion drawing say about your feelings?"
• Reflection: "Looking at your word collage, what words stand out the most to you? How do they reflect your self-perception?"