Growing and Grounding in Nature

Lesson Plan

Description

Students will explore the mindfulness concepts of growth and grounding through movement and breathing exercises. Students will create a visual journal with a stick and rubber band bookbinding. Students will create rubbings, drawings, and writings based on nature in the journal.

Level

Beginner

Areas of Study

Nature Bookmaking Mixed Media Colored Pencils Crayons Markers Watercolor Texture

Collections

Inspired by Mindfulness

Lesson Objectives

Students will engage in a movement and mindfulness activity focused on growth and groundedness.

Students will construct a nature journal.

Students will demonstrate safe and proper use of materials and tools while making art.

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Teaching Strategies

Select a safe natural environment and/or gather natural objects to explore using a mindfulness approach.
Guide students through the movement and mindfulness exercises.
Explain and discuss the following vocabulary words: mindfulness, grounded, symmetry, and pattern.
Demonstrate how to safely use the hole puncher, rubber bands, and sticks to create a nature journal.

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National Standards

Create

Identify, describe, and visually document places and/or objects of personal significance.

VA:Cr2.3.5a

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

VA:Cr2.2.1a

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Time Requirements

Teacher Prep Time

30 minutes

Demonstration Time

15 minutes

Student Studio Time

1 hour and 30 minutes

Supplies and Materials

2 sheets of cardstock and 8 sheets of copy paper
Hole punch
Ruler, pencil, and eraser
Rubber bands
Sticks with sanded edges
Drawing media: crayons, colored pencils, and markers
Watercolor paint, brushes, and water cup
Natural items: pinecones, shells, bark, plants, fur, etc.

National Standards

Create

Identify, describe, and visually document places and/or objects of personal significance.

VA:Cr2.3.5a

Demonstrate safe and proper procedures for using materials, tools, and equipment while making art.

VA:Cr2.2.1a

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Steps

Learn About Growth and Grounding

Participate in the movement and mindfulness exercise about growth and grounding oneself. Discuss the vocabulary words “mindfulness” and “grounded” while focusing on sensory experiences.

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