Marci L. Drury

Alice and Lark, grade three, mimic the pose of Columbus by Edmonia Lewis. Right: Edmonia Lewis, Columbus, ca. 1865–1867. Marble. High Museum of Art. Gift of the West Foundation in honor of Gudmund Vigtel and Michael E. Shapiro. Accession number 2010.71.

In the climactic scene of Stephen Chow’s Shaolin Soccer, an underdog character becomes the goalie and uses tai chi to redirect the massive energy of Team Evil’s kick. She is able to harness the momentum of the ball into a winning goal.

My students relocate from another building into the art room weekly. Morning classes tend to arrive hungry. Later in the day, classes arrive straight from recess or lunch in our outdoor cafeteria. Students may come to art class after a difficult test or assignment. Wherever they come from, students need to self-regulate as they transition to art.

Mindfulness gets students calm, centered, focused, and ready to learn every time.

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