Art of Health and Wellness
12 Week Curriculum
Week 1 – Introduction to Wellness & Creative Expression
Focus: Understanding wellness and emotional awareness
Activities: • Brave Space agreements
• Body awareness check-in exercise
• Guided journaling: “What does wellness mean to me?”
• Create a Wellness Mandala
Skills: Self-Awareness, emotional identification
Week 2 – Breath and the Nervous System
Focus: Breath as a tool for emotional regulation
Activities: • Box breathing and calming breath techniques
• Drawing the breath (art exercise)
• Reflection journal
Project: Create a Breath Pattern Art Piece
Skills: Self-Management, mindfulness
Week 3 – Somatic Movement & Body Awareness
Focus: Movement as emotional expression
Activities: • Guided somatic movement exercises
• “Move the Emotion” activity
• Gesture drawing
Project: Create movement inspired abstract art
Skills: Body awareness, emotional release
Week 4 – Yoga for Focus and Balance
Focus: Mind-body connection
Activities: • Beginner yoga sequence
• Balance exercises
• Journal reflection: “When do I feel balanced?”
Project: Design a Personal Balance Symbol
Skills: Focus, discipline, emotional balance
Week 5 – Meditation and Mental Clarity
Focus: Calming the mind
Activities: • Guided meditation
• Visualization exercise
• Quiet drawing meditation
Project: Create a Peace Landscape artwork
Skills: Attention, stress reduction
Week 6 – Journaling for Emotional Processing
Focus: Writing for emotional clarity
Activities: • Reflective journaling
• Prompt: “What helps me feel safe?”
• Art journaling
Project: Create illustrated journal pages
Skills: Self-reflection, emotional literacy
Week 7 – Art as Stress Release
Focus: Healthy outlets for stress
Activities: • Stress awareness discussion
• Expressive painting exercise
• Music and color exploration
Project: Create a Stress-to-Strength artwork
Skills: Emotional release, coping strategies
Week 8 – Building Healthy Self-Care Habits
Focus: Creating personal wellness routines
Activities: • Self-care brainstorming
• Group discussion
• Vision board creation
Project: Create a Self-Care Vision Board
Skills: Responsible decision-making
Week 9 – Emotional Resilience
Focus: Bouncing back from challenges
Activities: • Resilience discussion
• Story sharing circle
• Strength collage
Project: Create a Resilience Shield
Skills: Confidence, perseverance
Week 10 – Community Wellness
Focus: Supporting others
Activities: • Empathy exercises
• Partner art activity
• Discussion on kindness and support
Project: Collaborative Community Wellness Mural
Skills: Social awareness, teamwork
Week 11 – Personal Wellness Toolkit
Focus: Integrating learned practices
Activities: • Students review techniques learned
• Design personal wellness plans
Project: Create a Wellness Toolkit Box (contents: journal, affirmations, art pieces)
Skills: Self-management
Week 12 – Reflection & Showcase
Focus: Celebration and reflection
Activities: • Guided reflection circle
• Final artwork presentations
• Wellness showcase
Project: Final Wellness Portfolio
Skills: Confidence, communication
Assessment Methods
• Participation and engagement
• Reflection journals
• Creative projects
• Peer collaboration
• Final wellness portfolio