Mr. Smith

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Ocean Drawing

Ocean Drawing

Teacher-Guided Activity

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Objective

Students will draw (or otherwise create) a visual metaphor of the Self as an ocean, distinguishing transient thoughts and feelings (waves) from deeper, inherent qualities (the deep self).

Focus

Self-Awareness

Emotional Regulation

Non-Judgment

Time Estimate

~35 - 60 minutes

(flexible depending on creative process and sharing).

Student Version

7th grade

The student version of this activity is Self-Guided.

Self-Guided student version