Summer Coping Activities
Check back weekly for new coping skills. You can use a journal or scratch paper—whatever works. Some of the activities are self directed and some need a partner. Have a wonderful summer!
My goal is to post an activity that our students can do at home here at least weekly. These activities are aimed and practicing and understanding coping skills from an elementary perspective. The whole family can do them if they would like. I am so excited to try something new!
Take care,
Mrs. T
Mindful Mountains
It all begins with an idea.
This activity comes from Art Therapy for Kids by Erica Curtis. It is available at most major retailers.
A video demonstration for the visual learner is shown below.
Remember the focus is on the process, not the final product. If you find yourself worried over what your final picture will look like stop…refocus…and breathe.
Your art, is your art, don’t judge it. Just keep working!
In this video, Mrs. T helps you to get a mindful mountain activity started. You want to make sure that your focus throughout the activity is on the feel of the materials in your hands and on activating your senses. If you are able to do that effectively, you can help to slow down your brain and to help with feeling impulsive and reactive. Draw what comes to mind. Listen to soothing music or have a background with white noise.