This takes more thought, more meaning and can tell a story or become an image. Have students draw four shapes, coloring each one. Ask students to get comfortable, close their eyes, relax, pay attention to their breathing and make their minds very quiet. Students are asked to remain quiet. After a few minutes, they are reminded to include themselves in the drawing if that seems appropriate.
Students meet in small groups to share drawings and discuss their experiences.
After this process, the students and clinicians return to the classroom for the closure. These drawings can be displayed in the classroom or brought home to their families. Kids to Kids button on the FEMA for Kids WEB site for information on how to send such artwork to FEMA for use on the WEB site. Groups should consist of 6 to 10 children and two clinicians. The group is limited to one hour session.