Lesson Plan

Color Your Calm Lesson Plan

In this 4-session art therapy series, 8th grade students will identify and express emotions through color, texture, and mindfulness. By experimenting with various art mediums and guided prompts, they will develop self-awareness and stress-relief strategies.

Middle schoolers face growing academic and social pressures. This art-based SEL lesson fosters emotional regulation, healthy coping skills, and self-expression, enhancing overall well-being and classroom engagement.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Session 1: Color & Emotion Discovery

20 minutes

Step 2

Session 2: Texture & Tension Release

20 minutes

Step 3

Session 3: Mixed Media Mood Mandalas

20 minutes

Step 4

Session 4: Personal Calm Project & Reflection

20 minutes

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Activity

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Activity

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Project Guide

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Color Your Calm

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