Lesson Plan
Canvas of Connection Plan
Students will collaboratively design and paint a mural that reflects their individual stories and group bonds, fostering self-expression and peer connection in a single 60-minute session.
This lesson encourages teens to express their identities, develop communication skills, and strengthen peer bonds through collaborative art, supporting social-emotional growth and an inclusive classroom community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Workspace and Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Story Sharing
10 minutes
Step 3
Design Planning
10 minutes
Step 4
Mural Painting
25 minutes
Step 5
Clean-Up
5 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Discussion
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Canvas of Connection
Session Goals & Details
Agenda
Materials & Prep
Warm-Up (5 min)
Story Sharing (10 min)
Design Planning (10 min)
Mural Painting (25 min)
Clean-Up & Reflection (10 min)
Teacher Tips & Inclusion
Activity
Cool Down
