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Drawing Activities
Fun ways to enjoy the ChalkWild backpack with kids
Standards Aligned Drawing Lesson Videos
Resources and Fun Activities for Parents and Educators
Evidence-based art therapy prompts to promote mental well-being and emotional expression
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Self-Portrait: Draw a self-portrait using colors, symbols, or images that represent your emotions and personal characteristics. Research shows that self-portraits can help explore and communicate their self-perception and emotional experiences (Gussak & Rosal, 2013).
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Stress Relief Mandala: Create a symmetrical, circular design using repetitive patterns and colors. Studies demonstrate that creating mandalas can reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and enhance focus (Curry & Kasser, 2011).
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Visual Gratitude Journal: Draw or write about things you are grateful for. Research suggests that expressing gratitude through art can increase positive emotions and improve overall well-being (Van der Vennet & Serice, 2012).
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Mindfulness Doodle: Focus on your breath and draw continuous lines or shapes. Mindfulness-based art activities have been shown to decrease stress and improve mood (Monti et al., 2006).
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Emotional Color Wheel: Create a color wheel with each color representing a specific emotion. Studies indicate that using color to express emotions can enhance emotional awareness and facilitate emotional processing (Collier, 2011).
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Positive Affirmation Banner: Write or draw positive affirmations or self-compassion statements. Research shows that engaging in self-compassionate art activities can increase self-esteem and resilience (Herrington, 2014).
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Coping Toolbox: Draw images of your favorite coping skills or relaxation techniques. Visual representations of coping strategies can reinforce and promote their use during times of stress (Hinz, 2020).
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Collaborative Art Project: Work with a partner to create a combined artwork, fostering social connectedness and mutual support (Collie et al., 2006).
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Stress Relief Scribbles: Create a scribble drawing by making continuous lines without lifting your chalk, then color in the spaces created. This technique helps release tension, express emotions, and stimulate creativity (Betts, 2005).
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“>Visual Goal-Setting: Draw or write about personal goals or aspirations, reinforcing motivation and clarifying priorities (van der Vennet & Serice, 2012).
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Emotional Landscape: Create a landscape using colors and imagery that represent your emotions, promoting self-expression and emotional processing (Collier, 2011).
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Mind-Body Connection: Visualize and draw physical sensations or body awareness experiences. Art-making focused on the mind-body connection can enhance self-awareness and promote relaxation (Rogers, 1993)
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Artistic Problem-Solving: Create a visual representation of a problem and potential solutions, supporting the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills (Gussak & Rosal, 2013).
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Role Model Portrait: Draw a portrait of a role model or someone who has positively influenced your life, fostering inspiration and aspiration (van der Vennet & Serice, 2012).
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Mood Color Chart: Create a chart with various colors and label each color with an associated mood or feeling. This activity promotes emotional awareness and understanding (Collier, 2011).