DESCRIPTION:
This musical activity is designed for students aged 10-12 to enhance their emotional competence, specifically resilience. In this activity, students will listen to classical music songs and relate to their classmates.
OUTCOMES:
- improved knowledge on how to express own feelings and have the chance to analyse their own perspective.
- ability to find the right answer by using two senses
- understand the challenges and the benefits of stepping out of their comfort zone.
DURATION: 50 minutes
MATERIALS:
- laptop
- speakers
- video projector
SKILLS RELATED:
- ability to symbolize and find the abstract
- general knowledge on classical music
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Step 1: A series of classical music songs are played and each participant needs to find the one that matches his/her state of mind. After that, explain their choice and try to find people that have chosen the same.
- Step 2: The musical pieces the participants hear need to be matched with the faces of the composers. They are given some time to think and then the correct answer is revealed.
- Step 3: Taking turns, one student has the chance to choose a musical piece that best matches his personality. The rest of the students are blindfolded, they can touch the student in charge, they listen to his/her choice, but they cannot see him/her. The music runs for 1 minute maximum, then it is stopped. After the answers are checked, the student reveals his identity.
TIPS:
- Remind students that the aim is to reflect upon and discover their emotions, not to find a correct answer.
REFLECTION:
- Did you discover something you did not know about your emotions ?
- Was the blindfolded risk of guessing worth playing? Why?
- What new aspects did you find in relating to your classmates?