Self-Regulation Bundle
We are SO proud to share our newest Bundle of four lessons designed to teach little artists strategies for Self-Regulation when thoughts and feelings begin to be overwhelming.
Created in collaboration with artists and clinical mental health professionals we admire, these tools are proven to increase emotional resilience in children.
Dare we say, little ones may have a whole lot of fun in the process!
Before we go over the lessons, let’s ask a couple of questions: What is Self-Regulation, and why is it important?
What is Self-Regulation? Simply put, it’s managing thoughts and feelings to enable goal-directed actions. Sometimes thoughts and feelings become overwhelming, and at home or in the classroom, when thoughts and feelings become overwhelming, it can impede the ability to learn.
Why is it important? Kiddos (or Little Artists as we like to call them!) who learn self-regulation are more likely to succeed in the classroom, get in less trouble in school/home for behavior, and achieve their long-term goals as they get older. Little artist who have the tools for self-regulation are better at coping with anxiety and frustration, cope better with environmental changes and are more resilient.
Now, let’s talk about those lessons!
First is Dear Friend Poetry with artist Leah Grant!
Artists will be invited to explore poetry in the form of letter writing, and to create a multimedia work of art using various materials.
Second is Two Sides 3D Art with HJ Park!
A concept created by artist HJ Park, little artists will create a “Two Sides” work of art that displays two varying emotions a person may feel at one time.
Next, Little Delights inspired by Ross Gay!
In this, artists will create their own books of little delights.
Last is Indigo Breathing Discs ft. Shinique Smith!
We’ll use some unconventional art forms to create a self-regulation tool little artists can use any time. Included in this lesson is a Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation with Joi McGowan, LPC.
