Lesson Plan

Mindfulness Through Art Lesson Plan

Guide students to explore mindfulness through art, using techniques like zentangle and mindful sketching to promote focus and calmness.

This lesson helps students manage stress and build emotional well-being by blending creative expression with mindfulness practices.

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Materials

Prep

Preparation and Setup

15 Minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

10 Minutes

Step 2

Guided Zentangle Practice

20 Minutes

Step 3

Mindful Sketching Activity

15 Minutes

Step 4

Sharing and Reflection

10 Minutes

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Slide Deck

Mindfulness Through Art: Discovering Creative Calm

Introduce the lesson deck by sharing the goals of today's class on blending art with mindfulness. Remind students that the focus is on creative calm and stress relief. This slide serves as a branding slide.

What is Mindfulness?

Explain the concept of mindfulness clearly and why integrating art can be an effective medium. Use simple language for middle school students.

Exploring Zentangle

Introduce the zentangle technique. Encourage students to let go of perfection and embrace creativity. Remind them to refer to the Zentangle Guide for visual examples.

Mindful Sketching

Guide students through the mindfulness sketching activity. Emphasize the idea of letting their mind wander and emotions flow onto the paper.

Sharing and Reflection

Facilitate a class discussion for sharing artwork and reflecting on the experience. Ask for volunteers to share their creation and thoughts on how art made them feel.

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Activity

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Mindfulness Through Art

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