Funded Aug 12, 2021This was an incredibly fun and enjoyable project! What a great way to begin the school year with words of affirmation through art! My students fully enjoyed themselves and I would certainly do this project again.
I was able to use this project as an SEL (Social Emotional Learning) lesson. Painting was relaxing and definitely relieved the stress of returning to school when most of my students learned remotely for an entire school year. Anxiety was definitely high for some who were coming from the comfort of their own home and having to wear a mask all day. Starting their year with an art project helped them to exhale a little.
My students were asked to come up with adjectives or phrases that would best encourage them and their classmates when needing a boost for the day. Some of their phrases were: Don't Give up! You Can do it! I Love Myself! You Are Smart!
These paintings are now hanging in our room in a special place for all to see.
Thank you so much for being a special part of our project. You are so appreciated! My students and I thank you!”
With gratitude,
Ms. C. Frazer