Mindfulness: I Can Be Present
Teaching Mindfulness through Art and Present Awareness
🌿 Breathe. Observe. Create. 🌿
Program Length: 60 minutes
Audience: Schools, Museums, Community Centers, Wellness Programs, and Art Therapy Groups
Cost per classroom: $425 (includes all materials)
Travel Fee: An additional fee applies for locations beyond a 30-mile radius.
Program Can Serve: 25 participants
Program Overview
Mindfulness: I Can Be Present is an engaging and reflective program that introduces mindfulness through literature, creative expression, and guided self-awareness. Using the book Here and Now by Julia Denos, illustrated by E.B. Goodale, participants will explore how being present fosters emotional well-being and appreciation for the world around them. Through hands-on artistic activities, students will illustrate their present moment using line, color, and composition.
Program Objectives
Participants will:
Engage in a Reflective Chart Activity – Categorize PAST, PRESENT, and FUTURE to develop awareness of time and its impact on emotions.
Illustrate a Present Moment – Use pencil and marker to visually represent a meaningful moment.
Express Mood through Color – Apply color theory to express emotions within their composition.
Write & Reflect – Craft two sentences describing their artwork and their emotional experience in the present moment.
Logistics & Materials
All materials are included, such as books, drawing paper, pencils, markers, and reflection sheets. The venue should accommodate table space for participants to work on their compositions.
Booking & Contact Information
To schedule a session or inquire about further details, please contact: Meredith Arcari Luciano
Bonus Available
A downloadable worksheet will be provided to reinforce mindfulness practices through artistic expression, ensuring ongoing engagement beyond the program.
