Lesson Plan
Family Canvas Blueprint
Guide parents through collaborative art exercises to foster bonding and creative communication, providing practical tools and take-home strategies to strengthen family connections.
Family art projects build trust, encourage open dialogue, and create shared memories—key components for healthy relationships and ongoing communication at home.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Setup & Materials Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Icebreaker: Art Partners
10 minutes
Step 3
Slide Presentation: Bonding Through Brushstrokes
10 minutes
Step 4
Main Activity: Collaborative Mural Creation
20 minutes
Step 5
Discussion: Art as Conversation Starter
10 minutes
Step 6
Cool-Down & Reflective Journaling
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Bonding Through Brushstrokes
Why Collaborative Art?
Tips for Open Dialogue
Showcase: Role-Switch Technique
Family Art Projects to Try
Getting Started at Home
Your Turn & Questions

Activity


Discussion

