Learning about Feelings through Classroom Art Activities.

Alexander, Karenlee Clarke

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ERIC Number: EJ423008

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Learning about Feelings through Classroom Art Activities.

Alexander, Karenlee Clarke

Preventing School Failure, v35 n1 p29-31 Fall 1990

This article explores art as a vehicle for self-expression in students with emotional disturbances. Art activities can help students understand themselves and empathize with others and can help educators understand students' feelings. Activities are presented for focusing on negative and positive feelings and on ambivalent feelings. (JDD)

Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Art Activities, Art Education, Art Therapy, Creative Art, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Emotional Disturbances, Self Expression

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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