Lesson Plan

Mindful Art: Inner Landscapes Lesson Plan

Explore emotions through creative expression by painting or drawing landscapes.

This lesson promotes mindfulness and emotional literacy, helping students articulate feelings.

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Prep

Prepare Art Supplies and Environment

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Mindful Art

10 minutes

Step 2

Art Creation

30 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

20 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Mindful Art: Inner Landscapes

Introduce the topic of mindful art and its benefits. Explain how art can be a powerful tool for expressing emotions and aspirations, setting the stage for the activity.

What is Mindful Art?

Discuss the concept of mindfulness and how it relates to art. Highlight the importance of being present and aware of one's emotions during the creative process.

Today's Activity

Provide an overview of the activity. Explain that students will create landscapes that reflect their current emotions and future aspirations.

Inspiration: Landscape Art

Show examples of landscape art to inspire students. Discuss how different elements in a landscape can symbolize various emotions and aspirations.

Creating Your Landscape

Guide students through the art creation process. Encourage them to focus on their feelings and let their emotions guide their artistic choices.

Reflection and Sharing

Facilitate a reflection session. Encourage students to write about their artwork and share their experiences with the class.

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Mindful Art: Inner Landscapes

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