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Colors, like features, follow the changes of the emotions. —Pablo Picasso Mindful Coloring At Home Resources Level: Lower Elementary (K-2) Concepts: • Calming Strategy • Mindfulness • Self-CompassionBig Ideas For This LessonMindful coloring provides a uniquely accessible opportunity to let the mind wander freely while focus-ing attention on a simple, engaging task – it is a ‘hack’ for present moment awareness. Coloring can bea useful coping strategy to help cool down emotions. By focusing all of your attention on one thing – inthis case, coloring – you can easily clear your mind of difficult thoughts and emotions. Keep in mindthat this practice is effective for both children and adults! Essential VocabularyMindful Coloring: Paying attention to, or bringing awareness to, the act of coloring. The practice of Mindful Coloringinvolves making awareness of the activity of coloring your single point of focus, concentration, and attention.Emotion: Something you feel in response to an event, thought, or behavior.© 2018 Empowering Education, Inc. PAGE 1 of 2 All rights reserved.

MINDFUL COLORING | GRADES K-2 PracticePractice mindful coloring with your student! Color a picture of your choice, or choose from the links below.Spend at least 10 minutes focusing on coloring and notice your emotions as you color. Have fun! Student Resources• Master of Mindfulness: How to Be Your Own Superhero in Times of Stress by Laurie Grossman and Mr. Musumeci’s 5th Grade Class (Grades K – 5)• What Does It Mean to Be Present? by Rana DiOrio (Grades 1 – 3+)• Be Happy & Color!: Mindful activities & coloring pages for kids by Hannah Klaus Hunter• Confident You! Coloring Book for Children: Fun Drawings with Encouraging, Positive Statements to Im prove Self-Esteem by Bella Stitt• Kids’ Magical Mandalas by Arena Verlag• Printable Mandala Coloring Pages for Free (Website) Adult Resources• The Brain Science Behind Anti-Stress Coloring Books for Adults• Why Adult Coloring Books are Good for You• What’s the Science Behind Adult Coloring in Books?• 7 Reasons Adult Coloring Books Are Great for Your Mental, Emotional and Intellectual Health© 2017 Empowering Education, Inc. PAGE 2 of 2 All rights reserved.