Lesson Plan

Crafting Calm Lesson Plan

Students will learn coping skills by creating friendship bracelets, exploring mindfulness techniques that reduce stress and support mental health.

Integrating crafts with mindfulness encourages creative expression and practical stress management, empowering students to care for their mental well-being.

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Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm Up

8 minutes

Step 2

Introduction & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 3

Main Activity: Crafting Friendship Bracelets

20 minutes

Step 4

Cool Down

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Crafting Calm

Introduce the idea of mindfulness and how daily activities, like crafting, can serve as a stress management tool. Remind students that focusing on art can help redirect negative thoughts and induce calm.

What is Mindfulness?

Discuss the basics of mindfulness: being in the moment, self-acceptance, and letting go of stress. Emphasize that mindfulness is not about emptying thoughts but about understanding and managing them.

Mindfulness & Creativity

Frame the activity and connect the creative process with self-care. Highlight that creating something beautiful can have a positive impact on mental health.

Friendship Bracelet Making

Provide step-by-step guidance for making the friendship bracelets. Consider using visual aids or a quick demonstration video.

Cool Down & Reflection

Conclude with a reflective cool down session, encouraging students to share thoughts and document coping strategies for stress.

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Worksheet

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Discussion

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Activity

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Activity

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Crafting Calm: Coping Skills & Friendship Bracelets

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