Musik, Serious Gaming und Konzentrationsfähigkeit – mit der App entdecken die Kinder die Magie der klassischen Musik mit interaktiven Spielen.
Activity 1
Speak
Whole class
20 min.
M1: Emotion cards (display on the board or screen)
Teacher:
"Have a look at these pictures. Can you describe what you see?"
Discuss the fact that each instrument shows a different emotion:
angry - afraid - excited - surprised - happy - relaxed - sad - in love
Teacher:
"I'm now going to read you three short stories. Listen carefully and try to imagine how the child in the story might feel."
After each story, the children can choose a corresponding feeling.
Emotion stories
The lost key
Tim is standing outside his front door, frantically searching his backpack. He takes everything out: his pencil case, his lunch, even his sports clothes. But his key is nowhere to be seen. He looks at his watch, the school bus is coming in five minutes! His heart is pounding fast. He runs back into the house and looks everywhere: in the hallway, in the living room, in the kitchen. Nothing. He calls for his mum, but she isn't there. Time is running out. Tim doesn't know what to do. He sits on the stairs and starts to cry. He is desperate. He will miss the bus and be late for school. What will his teacher say?
Feelings from the emotion cards: e.g. afraid (Tim is afraid of missing the bus and getting into trouble) - sad
The birthday present
Mia is sitting at the table and unwrapping a large, colorful birthday present. It's from her godmother. She peels off the wrapping paper and her eyes widen. She can't believe it! It's exactly what she wanted: a pair of brand new inline skates! She jumps up and hugs her godmother. Her face is beaming. She can't wait to try them out. She imagines riding through the park, the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She is so happy.
Feelings: e.g. happy (Mia is pleased with the present and is happy.) - excited
The broken toy
Paul is playing with his new toy car when his little brother suddenly snatches it out of his hand and throws it on the floor. The car breaks in two. Paul stares at his brother with his mouth wide open. His hands clench into fists. His face is turning red. Tears well up in his eyes. His favourite car is now broken.
Feelings: e.g. angry (Paul is angry because his brother broke his new toy car.) - sad
Activity 2
Craft
Independently
20 min.
Sample bag clips (one per child)
M2 Printout
M2: Emotion clock (hand out to each child)
Teacher:
"Cut out the emotion clock and the clock hand. Use a sharp pencil to make a small hole on the dot in the middle of the clock and at the end of the hand. Then use the sample bag clip to attach the hand to the clock. Make sure you can turn the clock hand."
Alternatively, the clock hand can simply be placed on the clock. However, you will have to be careful not to lose it.
Activity 3
Speak
Whole class
5 min.
Emotion clock
Teacher:
"I'm going to ask you a few questions now. You can set the feeling that best suits you on your emotion clock."
If children want to, they can share why they feel a certain way in a particular situation. Discuss the fact that eveyone might feel differently.
Emotion clock questions
How do you feel right now?
Imagine you are on a big stage and everyone is looking at you. How would you feel?
How would you feel if you were alone in the dark?
How would you feel if you went to a theme park tomorrow?
Imagine you received a love letter. How would you feel?
Imagine you met your favorite singer or actor. How would you feel?
How would you feel if you were suddenly all alone on a deserted island?
If there's still time...
... Think of other questions with the class (as in activity 3) and let the children use the emotion clock to indicate how they would feel in these new situations.
… children can take a physical break (e.g. 15 jumping jacks, 10 squats, etc.).
Skills learned in this lesson:
Students...
... develop their ability to empathise with others and to recognise their feelings.
... learn to name and describe emotions.
... improve their communication skills by sharing their thoughts and observations about their own feelings.