Give your students a safe and creative space to explore their inner world with Bottled Emotions—a reflective art activity that combines emotional awareness with visual expression.
 
Students will think about the emotions they’ve been holding inside—whether joyful, confusing, overwhelming, or difficult—and express them using color, shape, and design. As they “fill the bottle,” they’ll assign colors and visual textures to their feelings, discovering how emotions might look if we could see them.
This open-ended activity is perfect for social-emotional learning, art therapy moments, or calming transition times. It invites meaningful discussion and personal reflection while allowing for complete artistic freedom.
Why It Works:
Encourages emotional expression through color and line
Adaptable for all ages and skill levels
Pairs well with classroom discussions on mental health and self-awareness