Free Sessions Available April 5-9
There is no better time than NOW to show our children and students how to practice quieting their minds and learning to relax. In this webinar, we will talk about how simple art activities like doodling and coloring can make a tremendous positive difference in children's stress levels. You will learn about the emotional literacy cycle and how you can guide and support children (and yourselves) in combating stress using art.
Agenda
1. Emotional Literacy Cycle
2. Get Coloring!
3. Overview of art materials
4. Designing your own mandala
5. Stress defined
6. Types of Stress
7. History of Mandalas
8. Healing “Properties” of Mandalas
9. WHY Coloring and Doodling
10. What is FLOW
11. Professional Development Opportunities
This presentation is for you if:
- You often don’t get time to do art
- Your classroom (or home) struggles with normalcy
- You know art is important and feel guilty when you can’t fit it in
- You find yourself neglecting art week after week
- You and your children are on edge; bickering and fighting
Best for parents and teachers for ages 4-12
Webinar length: 85 minites
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What happens if I can't attend at the published times?
A: No problem! We will send you a free replay link as soon as your session ends. Please note: the replay link will expire on April 20th.
Q: How long is the webinar?
A: The video is 85 minutes.
Q: Can I get a certificate of attendance for this webinar?
A: Yes! We are pleased to offer a certificate of completion for this webinar at no charge. You will have the opportunity to request the certificate after you have watched the full webinar.
Q: Can I watch this webinar after April 20?
A: We have not yet decided if this webinar recording will be available after the 20th.
Q: What age group is this applicable for?
A: The strategies discussed in this webinar can be adapted for use with ages 4-12.
Q: Can I ask questions during the webinar?
A: No.
Q: Is this appropriate for parents?
A: Yes! Many of the concepts presented can be applied at home as well as school.
Presented by
Kristen Richter
Kristen Richter has been immersed in Montessori since the mid 70’s when her mother was beginning her training. Kristen began educating Montessori children in the 80’s.
Kristen holds her AMS Elementary I-II credentials and is a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator and Teacher Facilitator. She has a strong passion for emotional literacy and takes that passion beyond the classroom to live and online training and workshops.
You can find Kristen at www.ParentingwithKristen.com.
Spramani Elaun
Spramani Elaun trains Montessori teachers and parents internationally on how to teach art to children. Spramani is also a homeschool mom of two, author of seven art education books, artist and the founder of Nature of Art® Art School & Art Supply company from San Diego, California. Visit Nature of Art® at www.Montessori-Art.com
This webinar is hosted by TrilliumMontessori.org
