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Middle-school students adorn canvas pouches with uplifting designs and positive messages before donating them to a local hospital.
This mindfulness practice connects students to the world around them using all their senses. The exercise can help them become aware of the present moment whenever a formal mindfulness practice might not be practical.
Art therapists create safe environments for students to examine interpersonal problems and strengths through individual and group art processes.
Many logos are made up of familiar images that are greatly simplified but still recognizable. Simplifying images is a process students can learn—it just requires some practice and experimentation.
You can see the work of graphic designers everywhere you look. But what do graphic designers do? Graphic designers use a combination of shapes, forms, images, and words to communicate a message to a specific audience.
Middle-school students create a nine-panel digital collage using symbols to represent their likes and interests.
Young students identify illuminated letters and other starting-place symbols before creating their own personalized letter designs.
High-school students familiarize themselves with the Adobe Illustrator workspace and various program tools while creating digital avatars.
The best mindfulness projects are the ones that impact the culture in a meaningful way; the Gratitude Project is one such project. A few years ago, my school district implemented a social-emotional learning program that had a direct influence on my teaching. One aspect of the program focused on the importance of gratitude and how being in touch with what and who we are grateful for keeps us in a positive mindset.
High school students venture into packaging design by creating flower packets and tissues boxes inspired by the works of Yayoi Kusama and Dale Chihuly.
Elementary students design infographics that allow them to interact with fonts, color, symbols, and composition in a fun and engaging way.
High-school students work with district leaders, administrators, and community members to complete a variety of design projects.
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