Lesson Plan

Mindful Art Lesson Plan

Students will explore mindfulness through art by engaging in a painting activity that emphasizes process over perfection, helping them to find calm and enhance emotional regulation.

This lesson integrates mindfulness with creative expression, providing students with a practical way to manage stress and improve their concentration through art.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Mindfulness and Art

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Painting Activity

30 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Mindful Art: Painting Calm

Welcome the students and introduce the concept of mindfulness. Explain how today’s activity will blend art with mindfulness to help them find calm and express themselves freely. Mention that the focus will be on the process of painting rather than achieving a perfect outcome.

Guided Painting Activity

Provide clear instructions for the guided painting activity. Remind students to choose colors from our calming palette (#FFC1E3, #FFB3D9, #FFA6CF) and to focus on the experience. Encourage them to let their creativity flow without worrying about mistakes.

Reflection & Sharing

Facilitate a reflective discussion. Ask students how they felt during the activity and what they noticed about their thoughts and feelings while painting. Encourage sharing and validating each other's efforts.

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Mindful Art: Painting Calm

Welcome the students, introduce the concept of mindfulness, and explain that today's painting activity is about enjoying the process of creation. Emphasize that the focus is not on perfection, but on expressing feelings and finding calm.

Guided Painting Activity

Provide clear instructions for the painting activity. Direct the students to choose from the calming colors (#FFC1E3, #FFB3D9, #FFA6CF) and encourage them to paint freely while listening to soft, calming music.

Reflection & Sharing

Guide the students in reflecting on their creative process. Encourage discussion about how painting made them feel and what they discovered about themselves during the activity.

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Mindful Art: Painting Calm

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