Connect to Thrive is an experiential blending of mindfulness, games and art for sixth grade students. Upon entering the classroom during once-weekly groups over the course of 10 weeks, students are welcomed by facilitators into a sanctuary where all emotion is welcome and expressed through art. Mindfulness and grounding, reflection, check-ins, and play unfold into social-emotional learning content with art making (including printmaking, painting, drawing, clay shaping, and painting) to put concepts into practice. As students work on projects in small Connection Circle groups, facilitators guide them in creating, sharing, and listening, building relational skills and trusting community.
