Emotions in Color

Step 1: Preparation

• Introduce the project objectives to the students, ensuring they understand the goals and purpose.
• Introduce the concept of emotions and their impact on well-being.
• Display a visual chart or video with different emotions to help students develop a basic emotional vocabulary.
• Explain how art can be a powerful tool for expressing feelings and create a discussion space for students to share their ideas and experiences.

Step 2: Exploring emotions through art

• Design artistic activities that allow students to express and reflect on their emotions. For example:

a) "How Do You Feel?" – Image Exchange

• Assign each student a basic emotion (happiness, sadness, fear, surprise, etc.).
• Ask them to create an artwork representing the assigned emotion.
• Photograph each piece and share it on the project board in Class2Class.org.
• The partner class students try to identify the emotion in each artwork.
• Compare responses and analyze whether emotions are recognized similarly across different cultures.
• Discuss global similarities and differences in emotional interpretation.

b) Collaborative Art – "Our Global Tree of Feelings"

• Each class creates the trunk and branches of a tree on a large poster or digital mural.
• Students design colorful leaves, each representing an emotion.
• On each leaf, students write or draw a situation that evoked that emotion.
• Photograph and share the tree with the partner class.
• Both classes showcase their trees as a visual reminder of their emotional connection.

c) Video Exchange – "Emotion Charades"

• Prepare cards with age-appropriate emotions.
• Record short videos where students act out emotions without using words.
• Upload the videos to the project board on Class2Class.org.
• The partner class students try to guess which emotion is being expressed in each video.
• Discuss how emotional expressions can vary across cultures and body language.
• Create a simple guide on emotional expressions around the world.

• Gather photos or videos of the students' artworks.
• Post them on the platform board with a brief description of the represented emotion and its meaning.
• Reflect on how art helps express emotions and connect with other cultures.

Step 3: Reflection and Celebration

• Organize a live session where both classes can connect to discuss their experiences and share insights gained from the project.
• Have students share their artistic presentations.
• Include an interactive segment, such as a Q&A or brainstorming activity, to promote dialogue and mutual understanding.
• Guide students to reflect on what they have learned about emotions and art.
• Identify new ways to express their feelings together with your students.
• Conclude the session by recognizing student contributions.

Assessment and reflection ✍️

Assessment

• Focus on participation rather than perfection
• Look for increased emotional vocabulary in student discussions
• Notice improvements in students' willingness to express feelings
• Observe growing curiosity about the partner classroom's culture

Reflection Activities

• "Three things I learned" drawing or writing activity
• "My favorite part" circle sharing time
• Before and after emotional vocabulary check
• Simple feedback forms with emojis for younger students

Teacher tips 💡

• Foster a safe and inclusive learning environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Provide clear guidelines and expectations for respectful communication and collaboration. We suggest you review the coexistence policies of Class2Class.org.
• Facilitate the formation of diverse international teams, ensuring a mix of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Provide scaffolding and support throughout the research and action planning process, offering guidance and resources as needed.
• Encourage student agency and ownership of their learning, allowing them to drive the direction of their projects.
• Celebrate student achievements and facilitate meaningful reflection on their growth and the impact of their actions.

Through this project, your students will develop valuable social-emotional skills while experiencing the joy of building friendships across borders!