Gather the entire family (or class members) for a fun Harmony Break! A volunteer thinks of a color from their Mood Meter that they will express by singing, playing an instrument, or performing a dance. After the performance, the audience indicates the color they believe the performance reflected on their Mood Meters. The group then compares their charts to the performer's intended and discusses the results. Members quickly learn that what they think someone might be feeling may not be accurate, so it's better to ask, "How are you feeling?"

Concepts

harmony, social-emotional learning, elements of music, empathy, emotions, identifying emotions

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Instructional Ideas

• If there are not enough instruments available for all participants, have those without one create their own (see lesson one for details)
• Award badges to all who participate, either as performers or as audience members

Classroom Considerations

• Participants need their Mood Meters created in a previous lesson
• Sixth of 14 lessons in the Amani Project series

Pros

• The resource includes a link that permits adults to submit suggestions for how the activity may be improved

Cons

• None