What this lesson teaches
This activity helps children learn to express and manage their emotions through creative art. By making a stress relief jar, they gain a tangible tool for calming down when feeling overwhelmed.
Can you finish stress relief art jar in about 30 min?
You will learn to express and manage their emotions through creative art.
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This activity helps children learn to express and manage their emotions through creative art. By making a stress relief jar, they gain a tangible tool for calming down when feeling overwhelmed.
The act of creating engages children in embodied cognition, where the physical act of crafting can lead to emotional regulation. The colorful materials represent feelings, helping children visualize and articulate their emotions.
1. Gather a clean jar, colored water, glitter, and small beads. 2. Fill the jar halfway with water and add food coloring. 3. Sprinkle in glitter and small beads for visual appeal. 4. Seal the jar tightly and shake it gently. 5. Watch how the glitter settles slowly while taking deep breaths. 6. Share with family how using the jar makes you feel calmer.