A Creative Approach to Positivity
In this one week online course, students will learn how to practice a positive mindset through art.
Heena Shukla
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(17)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Students will also be encouraged to participate in discussion forms and watch selected external videos.Grading
includedClass Experience
The purpose of this course is to create mindfulness art. Students do not need to have any artistic background. Students will be creating art that will help them express gratitude, create positive thoughts, and plan for the near future.
The lessons will be taught through the class discussion form, videos, and external links to other helpful resources. Each week students will be able to share their work and thoughts with others.
We will meet on three days a week for 50 Minute sessions. During this time, students will be provided with instruction, guidance, and inspiration while they learn about and make the activity assigned for the day. Students will use the other days of the week to finish up their projects, watch external videos, and engage in external discussion.
This class is perfect for students who want to step away from negative thoughts and spend time throughout the next week engaging in crafts that can promote positivity.
Schedule:
Day 1: Setting Goals
- Students will make a vision board
- Students will draw and color mandala inspired art or yin-yang art
Day 2: Bringing Awareness
- Students will make a gratitude “tree”
- Students will make a control wheel and be introduced to other paper based mindfulness activities.
Day 3: Planning Ahead
- Students will begin to create our own bullet journal that includes pages such as To-Do Lists, Goals, and Habit Trackers.
- Students will be encouraged to continue these journals after the class is over.
- Students will share ideas and be given external videos to watch that include animals.Learning Goals
Students will learn how to create vision boards, gratitude trees, and bullet journals.Students will leave the class knowing about other activities that they could do beyond the class that will help in their everyday lives.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please be advised that scissors will be used during the lesson. Additionally, depending on what magazine your child is given, they may be exposed to different media.
Supply List
Students will need access to youtube and the web to access videos and additional resources. Students will also need: Day 1: Markers, Magazines, Scissors, Glue, 8x11 or larger Computer Paper, Ruler or Straightedge, Circular Jar Lid Day 2: Construction Paper, Markers, Scissors, 8x11 Computer Paper, Pencil, Pen Day 3: Notebook/Journal, Markers, Pencils, and anything else they would like to include in their bullet journal. Most assignments can be adapted if you do not have the proper materials. Just email me and let me know prior to signing up for the class. Please feel free to ask for another session if the dates listed do not work for you.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
5.0
17reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified NYS math teacher for grades 7-12. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master of Arts in Education from Adelphi University.
I have been working with both children and adolescents for over 9 years through camps, preschools, and tutoring. I have enjoyed all of these experiences, and believe that they have helped me grow as an educator. As an educator, the most important thing to me is to make sure that each student knows that I care about them and believe in them.
Art has always been important to me. Almost everyone I know will describe me as a creative person. However, I believe that anyone can be creative. Expressing creativity is important because it allows one to express oneself. I want to show others that they can also be creative through this fun class!
This class is more than just an art tutorial. It is a platform where students can collaborate and share ideas off one another and encourage each other through the wonderful process of creativity.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$47
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-9 learners per class
