Social Emotional Art Activities
Art is one of the gentlest ways to talk about big feelings. When kids draw their worries, their goals or what kindness looks like, the conversation gets easier. These are my growth mindset and social emotional art lessons, plus free ideas from the blog for your classroom or kitchen table.
Featured Ms Artastic lessons
Ready-to-teach lessons from my shop. Each card shows the grade range listed for that lesson.
Free blog lessons and ideas
How to Celebrate International Dot Day with Kids: Back-to-School Growth Mindset Art & Literacy IdeasRead the post
Mindful Art Moments in ANY Classroom: An Easy Way to Bring SEL (Social Emotional Learning) into Your Classroom or SchoolRead the post
5 Social Emotional Learning Art Lesson and Project Ideas for your ClassroomRead the post
How to Teach Growth Mindset in your Art ClassroomRead the postFree tools
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Questions teachers and parents ask
What is social emotional learning in art?
It's using art making to help kids notice feelings, build self-awareness, practice kindness and set goals.
Do I need to be a counselor to teach these?
No. These lessons are art lessons first. They give kids a calm, creative way to reflect, and you guide the conversation.
When are SEL art lessons most useful?
The start of the year, after breaks, during kindness weeks and any time your class needs a reset.
Are these good for homeschool?
Yes. They work well one on one and with siblings of different ages.
The Artastic Collective art curriculum
Full art lessons, videos and units for the whole year, ready when you are. Monthly, yearly and VIP plans.
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