What this lesson teaches
This activity teaches children to concentrate on their actions as they paint, enhancing their ability to stay present. By focusing on the colours and movements, kids develop better self-awareness and emotional regulation.
Focus Training
Can you finish zen art focus workshop in about 30 min?
Zen Art Focus Workshop
You will this activity teaches children to concentrate on their actions as they paint, enhancing their ability to stay present.
Duration30 min
Age GroupAges 14–15
DifficultyBeginner
SubjectFocus Training
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The learning connection
Engaging in art activates sensory pathways and encourages mindfulness through embodied cognition. The repetitive motions of painting create a meditative state, allowing children to practice focus in a relaxed manner.
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1. Gather 3 different colours of paint and a large sheet of paper. 2. Find a quiet space with good light. 3. Dip your brush in the first colour and start painting freely, observing your brush strokes. 4. Switch to the second colour and repeat, focusing on how it feels to paint. 5. After 10 minutes, step back and look at your artwork, noting the colours and patterns. 6. Share your artwork with a family member and discuss how it made you feel.