mindful creativity
for educators and homeschool groups
Discover how creativity and mindfulness can enrich teaching and learning. Designed for K–12 educators across all disciplines, these hands-on workshops offer practical strategies for fostering student engagement, creative and critical thinking, focus, connection, and well-being. Through creative exploration, reflection, and mindful practices, teachers will gain tools they can adapt to their own classrooms and subject areas while also renewing their own creativity. No art experience is required—just a willingness to explore and try something new.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Understand the foundational principles of mindfulness and expressive arts and their application in educational settings.
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Develop practical strategies for fostering student focus, engagement, and emotional well-being through creative experiences.
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Design learning experiences that integrate mindfulness and expressive arts across the curriculum.
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Use expressive arts approaches to support social-emotional learning, self-expression, and student voice.
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Cultivate classroom environments that encourage creativity, reflection, empathy, and a sense of belonging.
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Develop confidence in implementing mindfulness-based expressive arts practices within K–12 and homeschool learning environments.
course content
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Foundations of Mindfulness and Expressive Arts in Education
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Creating Supportive and Creative Learning Environments
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Mindful Practices for Focus, Regulation, and Well-Being
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Visual Arts as a Tool for Reflection and Learning
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Expressive Arts Across the Curriculum
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Creative Approaches to Social-Emotional Learning
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Supporting Student Voice, Identity, and Expression
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Designing Mindfulness-Based Expressive Arts Experiences
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Sustaining a Creative and Reflective Teaching Practice
