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Artful Anxiety Busters - Individual Session

Lesson Plan

Artful Anxiety Busters - Individual Session

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This individual session uses art and personal reflection to help an 8th-grade student reduce anxiety. Through a creative activity and guided self-reflection, the student will explore ways to manage their feelings and develop coping strategies. This session is important as it provides the student with practical tools to handle stress, enhancing their emotional well-being and academic performance.

Audience

8th grade student

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Art supplies (paper, markers, colored pencils), Worksheet: Artful Anxiety Busters, Self-Reflection: Managing Anxiety Through Art, and Exit Ticket: Artful Reflections

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome the student and introduce the topic of anxiety.
  • Explain that today they will use art to explore and reduce anxiety.
  • Briefly discuss how art can be a powerful tool for expressing emotions.

Step 2

Art Activity

10 mins

  • Provide art supplies to the student.
  • Instruct the student to draw or color something that represents calmness or happiness to them.
  • Encourage them to focus on the process rather than the outcome, emphasizing relaxation.

Step 3

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

  • Hand out the 'Artful Anxiety Busters' worksheet to the student.
  • Ask the student to reflect on their art and answer the questions on the worksheet.
  • Offer guidance and support as needed.

Step 4

Self-Reflection

8 mins

  • Guide the student through a self-reflection using the 'Managing Anxiety Through Art' questions.
  • Encourage the student to think deeply about their thoughts and insights.
  • Highlight different strategies for managing anxiety.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize key points from the self-reflection.
  • Encourage the student to use art as a tool for managing stress in the future.
  • Thank the student for their participation and creativity.

Step 6

Exit Ticket

2 mins

  • Provide the 'Artful Reflections' exit ticket to the student.
  • Ask the student to complete the exit ticket to summarize their learning and express any remaining thoughts or feelings.
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Worksheet

Artful Anxiety Busters

This worksheet helps the student reflect on their art activity and explore how art can be used to manage anxiety.

Describe the image you created and why it represents calmness or happiness to you.

Think about the colors, shapes, and objects you used.







How did you feel while creating your art?

Consider your emotions during the process.







What are some other activities that help you feel calm?

Think about hobbies, sports, or relaxation techniques.







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Discussion

Managing Anxiety Through Art

This reflection encourages the student to explore their experiences with using art to manage anxiety and discover other coping strategies.

How can art help us manage anxiety?

Discuss the therapeutic aspects of art and how it allows for emotional expression.







What did you learn about yourself through this art activity?

Encourage the student to reflect on their personal insights and feelings.







Can you think of other ways to express emotions creatively?

Explore different forms of creative expression like music, writing, or dance.







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Quiz

Artful Reflections

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