Series 8 Episode 1 Drawing Your Feelings: Using Art to Show Emotions

Helping children explore and express emotions through art and imagination

In this inspiring opening episode of Series 8: Exploring Emotions Through Creativity, children discover that drawing is more than just a fun activity—it’s a powerful way to show what they feel inside. Through the story of Lucas, who experiences a day full of emotions and finds comfort in drawing them out, pupils learn how colour, shape, and line can express even the most complicated feelings.

This episode introduces creative emotional expression in a safe, accessible, and non-verbal way—perfect for building emotional literacy and self-awareness.

What’s Included:

• Guided Audio Episode – A warm and imaginative story session guiding children to express their feelings using art. Transcript included for inclusive classroom use.

• Pupil Workbook (UK and US English) – An 8-page reflection journal with guided questions, art-based prompts, structured planning for expressing feelings through drawing, and a mindful challenge to use daily.

• Teacher Guide – A 12-page structured teaching resource with step-by-step lesson guidance, vocabulary scaffolds, discussion points, and differentiation ideas for inclusive delivery.

Key Themes:

• Drawing helps express feelings when words are hard to find

• Every emotion can be explored through colours, lines, and shapes

• Children learn to choose artistic elements to match how they feel

• Creative outlets support wellbeing, confidence, and emotional release

Learning Outcomes:

• Pupils identify and express emotions using art

• Children learn to link feelings with visual elements such as colour and shape

• Drawing becomes a tool for mindfulness and emotional regulation

• Weekly art-based challenge supports continued creative expression

This episode invites children to recognise the beauty of their own inner world—reminding them that every feeling deserves space and that creativity can be a bridge to calm, confidence, and connection.