Lesson Plan

Mindfulness & Expressive Arts Fusion Lesson Plan

Enable students to explore and express their emotions through mindfulness and creative arts activities, fostering self-regulation skills.

This lesson nurtures emotional well-being and creativity, providing students with tools to manage stress and express feelings effectively.

Audience

Time

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Materials

Prep

Preparation and Review

15 minutes

Step 1

Mindfulness Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Artistic Expression Activity

30 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Mindfulness & Expressive Arts Fusion

Introduce the lesson and set the tone. Highlight the integration of mindfulness with creative expression. Mention that the colors used evoke calmness and creativity. Encourage students to take in the atmosphere and allow themselves to become relaxed and open to self-expression.

What is Mindfulness?

Provide context and explanation on what mindfulness is. Emphasize that mindfulness helps center attention and alleviate stress, serving as the foundation for creative exploration.

Mindfulness Warm-Up

Guide students into a calming mindfulness exercise. Instruct the teacher to speak softly and slowly to encourage deep, mindful breathing.

Artistic Expression Activity

Transition to the artistic expression phase. Encourage students to use colors and shapes that resonate with their emotions and to enjoy the process of creative exploration without judgment.

Reflection & Sharing

Facilitate the reflection phase of the lesson. Invite students to share thoughts about their creative process and the emotions they experienced, ensuring a supportive and respectful environment.

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Lesson Plan

Mindfulness & Expressive Arts Fusion

Empower middle to high school students to explore and express their emotions through integrated mindfulness and creative arts, fostering self-regulation and stress management.

This lesson provides a calming space for students to creatively channel emotions and build essential self-regulation skills, reducing stress and enhancing focus.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Review

15 minutes

Step 1

Mindfulness Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Artistic Expression Activity

30 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

15 minutes

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Mindfulness & Expressive Arts Fusion

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