Hello Creative Soul,

Salt is of the EARTH. Do you see the tiny little crystals? This painting is sprinkled with lots of LOOOVE .

I facilitated a Mindfulness Art class with our Wild + Free homeschool group, and we connected with the elements of Earth, Fire, Air, and Water.

We explored how to use creativity to regulate emotions and connect to BREATH, an invaluable tool for parenting amidst days of chaos (I know you know what I mean!!)

Benefits of creative meditation for children (and mamas and papas):

🌈 It’s an easy quiet-time activity in afternoons (I suggest leaving art supplies easily accessible for your child to reach so that they can create freely when they feel called).

🌈 It’s a nice alternative to screen time.

🌈 It helps your child regulate their energy and emotions thru self-expression + breath.

🌈 It acts as a non-verbal, visual language to help release and describe emotions.

It’s not about creating anything “pretty” or “perfect” or “good”, nor is it about the end result. There is no wrong or right way. Allow your child to paint FREELY (and dare I say, as MESSY) as possible .

If you’re interested in the lesson plan I outlined today, please comment below and I’ll be happy to hook you up!

I was also asked if I would be interested in teaching kids art classes again for homeschool groups...now that my little one is more independent, that possibility has swirled around in my head, so we’ll see how this next year unfolds.

Till then, keep creating and don’t forget to BREATHE...xoxo

With love + creative bliss,

Desiree