Looking for a mindfulness group art activity? Your students will love this artistic expression of emotion after practicing a grounding technique!
Use this art therapy exercise to help clients practice mindfulness and relaxation through awareness and control of their breathing.
My dear sweet friend, Stacey, shared an amazing lesson during a staff meeting last week and I just HAVE TO pass it along. This is an impactful way to introduce mindfulness no matter where you are in your school year. It has proved to be especially powerful in her 3rd grade class as we start a new school year and she was kind enough to let me share it with you today. This post includes some affiliate links which means I get a small portion if you purchase through this link at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog! Stacey came across this book My Magic Breath by Nick Ortner. With mindfulness on her mind she knew it was a PERFECT back to school activity! The book discusses ways that children (and adults!) can discover peace through the magic of mindful breathing. The illustrations are FANTASTIC and show how we can calm our minds when we are mad, happy, excited, or sad through our magic breath. I felt calmer just after reading through the beautiful pages. She didn't stop there! Immediately she knew this was going to be a wonderful art opportunity to remind her students each day the power that they hold in their magic breath. A few quick photos on Friday afternoon in front of the white board and she was ready to read the book on Monday and do this art project. She asked students to pretend they were blowing out a candle (or a dandelion, whatever works for you) and snapped a picture. They didn't know what the project would be at this point! She had them printed out over the weekend as actual photographs but if you have access to a color printer regular printing would be just as great too! On Monday after reading the book and having SO MANY great discussions about feelings she presented each student with their own picture glued to a white piece of paper and some watercolors. Students then painted their own magic breath and the results were AMAZING! You can see each student used so many colors and different lines to represent their own magic breath. We have so many emotions inside of us everyday! Right now she has them hanging in their classroom to remind everyone that they have the POWER to calm their own minds with their magic breath. She even told me that students will stop during a lesson and remind her, "We need to take a magic breath." How powerful is that? Full disclosure, she couldn't remember if she saw this somewhere first but with a little digging I did find a similar project from Adventures in Kindergarten. It is a great blog to add to your read list if you teach the littles! She also mentioned that the author, Nick Ortner, has a Facebook post about his book and I loved watching it too! Here is a link to his Facebook live video that explains more about the book and gives us (the grown ups!) some great tips about bringing mindfulness into our lives. Of course now I am following his page because I am obsessed with his positivity! Would you like to save this post to share with your colleagues? Pin it here! Are you looking for more books on the power of mindfulness? Here are some suggestions for you too! My favorites are Sitting Still Like a Frog and I Can Handle It! Thank you for stopping in today. If you are feeling overwhelmed, take a breath, it can do wonders! P.S. Get a free ALPHABET ACTIVITY when you sign up for my newsletter HERE!
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20 mindfulness art activities 1. Zentangles 2. Draw Your Breath 3. Fairy Glow Jars 4. Glitter Sensory Bottles 5. Flextangles 6. Doodle Art.
Are you struggling with a lack of focus, restlessness, irritability, anxiety, stress, frustration? Here are some art therapy exercises for you:
Art reduces intellectualizing our emotions and thoughts and relies on our subconscious to articulate our thoughts and emotions through art.
Art therapy uses art to heal people of all ages, and can improve the emotional, mental, and physical state of most people. source Sit together and do gratitude mandelas. source Use a circular cardb…
Body silhouette example ~ Sara Roizen ‘Each body has it’s art…’ ~ Gwendolyn Brooks A few months ago during our Happiness Art Therapy Group with veterans we used a session to explore mind/body connection. I believe that art therapy automatically lends itself to the physical and bodily realm; the tactile exploration of art materials...
These art therapy for kids projects are a great way to help children deal with trauma, anger, or grief, and as part of therapy for kids with special needs.
"The healthiest form of projection is art" ~ Fritz Perls Here is a popular internet list of art therapy activities originally posted up in 2011 by the Nursing School Blog. I have since taken over the list and I consistently research current links that reflect the most inspiring art therapy...
Whether you're a seasoned coloring enthusiast or just looking for a relaxing way to unwind, these intricate designs are sure to delight and inspire. Grab our FREE Botanical Coloring Pages at the end!
Self-confidence is defined as the belief in your ability to succeed or handle a challenge that you may be presented with at a point in time.
Sometimes, the solution to a problem won’t come to your head. It’s times like this you could try art therapy. Here're different ways to do:
I found this cute art therapy activity on Pinterest, from Emerly Arts, and decided to create my own version to share. The exercise can be used during a time of transformation, or just to help make …
Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.
Ideas for creating nature-inspired art
What’s on your mind? Is a terrific way to get to know your students + these make an easy and awesome bulletin board too! Great activity for the first week of school and a nice ice breaker for students to get to know their new classmates. What’s On Your Mind Activity From: TeachWithMe.com Would you ... Read More about What’s On Your Mind?
"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." - Pablo Picasso Art therapy is a broad term used to refer to the practice of creating as a way
Puppets and masks can add a quality of magnitude through form, texture, and weight that give a physical presence to these items with dimension.
These mindful art journaling ideas will help you practice mindfulness, self-awareness and inspire you to be more artistic and creative.
Whether you're a seasoned coloring enthusiast or just looking for a relaxing way to unwind, these intricate designs are sure to delight and inspire. Grab our FREE Botanical Coloring Pages at the end!
Watch artist Amy Maricle develop two art journal pages start to finish and learn 8 principles in her intuitive painting techniques.
Are you looking for an engaging and easy-to-follow mindful art lesson idea for middle or high school? This neurographic art project was a huge success.
I am excited to release a new activity page to accompany my newest book Ursula Unwinds Her Anger . The book teaches children mindfulness and relaxation skills such as deep breathing and noticing fe…
Have your kids turn their doodle into art. Make your own coloring sheets using scribbles or doodles. Easy kids craft. Fun for all ages.
Art therapy activities can offer various benefits for teenagers, addressing their unique developmental and emotional needs. Its strength lies in providing a unique avenue for non-verbal expression, allowing adolescents to navigate complex emotions and challenges creatively. Unlike traditional talk therapies, art therapy engages teenagers through their natural affinity for creative activities, making the therapeutic process more enjoyable and relevant to their interests. And what are some techniques you can possibly consider?
"The healthiest form of projection is art" ~ Fritz Perls Here is a popular internet list of art therapy activities originally posted up in 2011 by the Nursing School Blog. I have since taken over the list and I consistently research current links that reflect the most inspiring art therapy...
I'm sharing 5 Mindfulness Activities for Kids. Now, more than ever is the time to teach them how to manage stress and emotions.
Whether you're a seasoned coloring enthusiast or just looking for a relaxing way to unwind, these intricate designs are sure to delight and inspire. Grab our FREE Botanical Coloring Pages at the end!
In Art Journaling for Anxiety: Dwelling in the Mystery, see artist Amy Maricle of Mindful Art Studio talk about how she uses abstract art for anxiety.
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Are you looking for art therapy activities for anxiety? Here is a list of 18 activities that you'll want to add to your list.
How to Draw Your Feelings / Paint Your Emotions Hello friends, today, I'll show you how to draw and paint your feelings. This easy, beginner friendly therapeutic art exercise will help you express yourself and use art as an outlet for your feelings. I’m Youhjung and I do art as therapy with peopl
Whether you're a seasoned coloring enthusiast or just looking for a relaxing way to unwind, these intricate designs are sure to delight and inspire. Grab our FREE Botanical Coloring Pages at the end!
Doodles and “tangle” drawings are great art activities to just play around as an artist or to engage people who do not consider themselves artistic or creative. The continued popularity of “adult coloring books” and fascination with zentangles reflect the desire of so many people to make beautiful pictures and enjoy the stress-relieving benefits of …
