In collaboration with the school counselor I established and ran a weekly lunchtime therapeutic and mindful art group. The group sessions ran weekly and used art activities to support students aged 7 to 11 who were identified as in need of extra social or emotional support.
Aims of the therapeutic and mindful art support group-
-Using mindfulness to support emotional regulation
-Further develop an understanding of emotions and feelings
-Socialising with peers of different ages
-Using art activities as a healthy outlet for reducing stress and anxiety
-Develop mindfulness through craft to support difficulties in future
Aims of the therapeutic and mindful art support group-
-Using mindfulness to support emotional regulation
-Further develop an understanding of emotions and feelings
-Socialising with peers of different ages
-Using art activities as a healthy outlet for reducing stress and anxiety
-Develop mindfulness through craft to support difficulties in future
Zentange drawing
Developing mindfulness through exploring repeat patterns and creating intricate designs.
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Hand weaving
Mindful art activities guide for students and staff
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Introducing students to hand weaving techniques
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Sand drawing
Exploring the therapeutic benefits of the ancient art of sand drawing.
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Mindfulness colouring book- year 6 (age 10-11)
Year 6 students worked in collaboration to plan, design and illustrate a mindfulness colouring book to commemorate and celebrate the end of their time in the elementary school and promote mindfulness through art.
Students worked as a class to develop individual line drawing illustrations to create a colouring book reflecting the diverse identities and interests of the member of the class.
Students worked as a class to develop individual line drawing illustrations to create a colouring book reflecting the diverse identities and interests of the member of the class.
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