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colour walk

art practice

INTRODUCTION

The goals of the ‘Colour Walk’ mindful art activity are to cultivate self-care, increase mindfulness, soothe anxiety, and explore the outdoors! This practice is best assigned as a home activity for students to do with their parents, guardians and/or loved ones.

Practice Time:

15-45 minutes

Prep Time:

1 minute for practice introduction

Mindfulness Skills:

Mindful art, Awareness

Supplies:

Camera or phone to take photos, *Optional* Digital collage app (Canva, PicCollage…), *Optional* Printer, paper, scissors, glue, and other craft supplies for a physical version of this activity

Take a nature walk and pick a colour to focus on.

Collect photos of as many things in that colour that you can find.

Create a digital collage using your photos on a computer or phone. If you wish, print your photos and make a physical collage!

Reflection Questions:

  1. What colour did you pick and why? How does this colour make you feel?
  2. Did you notice a theme within the photos you took? Does the colour you chose have anything to do with this?
  3. What might your days feel like if you included taking a nature walk everyday?