Proven Resources to Uplift Students Through Art Globally
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Our understanding of art is that it allows us to tap into a reflective and restorative part of our minds. Art has a rich history and many artists have interacted with it as a place for expression. Our resources combine these two art facets to support students: reflection and expression.
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We believe that learning or strengthening English Skills should be a fun and integrated process with art. That’s why many of our English-building resources include art as a core vessel.
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Amidst stresses from school, family, or pressures from the world, we find there is little space to take a second and recenter ourselves. Mindfulness is the mechanism in which we can do so in fun, practical, and community-based ways. Our resources do just that.
Our Process
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Expression
Creating activities and projects designed to highlight a student’s creativity and emotions
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Exploration
Introducing a variety of techniques, mediums, and artists to equip students with a larger understanding of the world through art.
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Immersion
Creating dialogues and games to invite art into each student’s day. While we are at it, together we foster a safe space for belonging.
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Reflection
We incorporate and infuse mindfulness practices when engaging in art projects, allowing students to interact with mindfulness and regulation exercises in their own way.
Mindfulness
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Our
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Art and Mindfulness education are resources that students, especially in underserved communities, often lack access to in school. Through Art Changes Lives, we hope to equip students with skills for their mindfulness toolbox and to help them experience the joys of art along the way, which we firmly believe can change lives.