Lesson Plan
Mindfulness Art Lesson Plan
Students will practice mindfulness through guided art exercises and create a personalized art project to express calm and reduce stress. Goals: experience grounding techniques, explore creative expression, and apply art-based mindfulness.
High schoolers face end-of-year pressure; integrating mindfulness with art fosters emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, and builds healthy coping skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Mindfulness Warm-Up
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Art Activity: Mindful Doodling
20 minutes
Step 4
Reflective Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Project Overview & Planning
10 minutes
Step 6
Project Work Time
25 minutes
Step 7
Closing & Next Steps
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Mindfulness Art: Expressing Calm Creatively
Lesson Objectives
Key Terms
Mindfulness Warm-Up
Mindful Doodling Activity
Reflective Discussion
Calm Creativity Project Overview
Project Work Time
Closing & Gallery Walk
Activity
Lesson Plan
Mindfulness Art Lesson Plan
Students will practice mindfulness through guided art exercises and create a personalized calming art piece to manage stress and regulate emotions.
High schoolers face end-of-year pressure; combining mindfulness with art promotes emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, and builds healthy coping skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Mindfulness Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Art Activity: Mindful Doodling
15 minutes
Step 4
Reflective Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Project Overview & Planning
5 minutes
Step 6
Individual Art Project
15 minutes
Step 7
Closing & Gallery Walk
5 minutes
Worksheet
Project Guide
