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.

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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

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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

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Activity

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Discussion

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Cool Down

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How Can Art Boost Family Bonds?

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