Lesson Plan
Creative Calming Critters Lesson Plan
Students will design a personal calming creature, fostering creativity and teaching basic emotional regulation strategies.
This lesson introduces art as a medium for emotional expression, helping young learners understand and manage their feelings in a comforting, creative way.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation and Setup
15 Minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-up
10 Minutes
Step 2
Demonstration
10 Minutes
Step 3
Hands-On Creation
25 Minutes
Step 4
Sharing and Reflection
10 Minutes
Slide Deck
Creative Calming Critters
What is a Calming Critter?
Example Calming Critter
Time to Create!
Sharing and Reflection
Activity
