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Mindful Art Creations

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Lesson Plan

Mindful Art Creations

Enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation

This lesson combines art with mindfulness practices to help 3rd-grade students enhance their self-awareness and emotional regulation. Students will create abstract art pieces while listening to calming music and reflecting on their emotions. This lesson is important as it encourages students to express their feelings creatively and develop mindfulness skills, which can improve their emotional well-being and focus.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation

Materials

Art supplies (paper, paints, brushes), Calming music playlist, and Worksheet: Emotional Reflection

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness

5 mins

  • Briefly explain mindfulness and its benefits.
  • Discuss how art can be a form of mindfulness practice.
  • Set the intention for the session: to create art while being mindful of our emotions.

Step 2

Art Creation with Mindfulness

25 mins

  • Distribute art supplies to each student.
  • Play calming music in the background.
  • Instruct students to create an abstract art piece, focusing on their emotions and the process rather than the outcome.
  • Encourage them to notice their thoughts and feelings as they paint.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'Emotional Reflection' worksheet.
  • Ask students to reflect on their art-making experience and emotions.
  • Facilitate a group discussion where students can share their art and reflections if they feel comfortable.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice mindfulness in their daily activities.
  • Thank students for their participation and creativity.
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Worksheet

Emotional Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on their emotions during the art creation process. It encourages them to think about how they felt before, during, and after the activity.

How did you feel before starting your art piece?

Think about your emotions and any thoughts you had.







What emotions did you experience while creating your art?








How do you feel about your art piece now that it's finished?








What did you learn about yourself through this activity?








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