Symbols are objects or images that represent ideas, concepts, or meanings beyond their literal sense. Common symbols like colors, objects, and images can represent complex concepts and are used in groups, communication, and to represent moods and ideas. Symbols allow us to represent larger thoughts and meanings concisely through visual icons or items that stand for abstract notions.

1. Symbolism
What you see is not always what
you get…
Sometimes you get more!

2. Sometimes you get more!

3. A symbol is…
• An object that represents a greater idea
• An icon (picture) that stands for a bigger
meaning

4. Even toddlers recognize common
symbols…

5. Groups use symbols
• For example…

6. We use symbols when texting to
represent larger thoughts…

7. Color often symbolize moods..

8. What might these colors
symbolize?

9. Red?

10. How about a pink ribbon?

11. Remember, _______ are items
that represent a ____________
idea or meaning.

12. What’s the diff?

13. Which would you rather receive?

14. Seasons can be used as symbols

15. Objects can hold meaning too …

16. Remember: ____________ are
objects that _______________
a greater meaning.