8-Week Art Therapy & Visual Storytelling Curriculum for Grades K–5 | Jake Jetpulse
8-Week Art Therapy & Comic Storytelling (K–5)
NYC-classroom ready lesson plans with clear objectives, why it matters, simple steps, and downloadable worksheets.
How It Works
- Who: Grades K–5 (Gen Ed, ICT, District 75 adaptable)
- Format: 8 sessions × 45–60 minutes
- Materials: Pencils, crayons/markers; printable templates below
- Outcomes: Self-awareness, emotional vocabulary, regulation, problem solving, assertive communication, pride in publishing
Week-by-Week Lessons (1–4)
Week 1 — My Super Self
Objective: Draw a self-portrait superhero and label three strengths.
Represents: Self-identity; positive self-talk.
Steps: Talk about strengths → sketch hero → add 3 “power words”.
Downloads: Practice Comic Panel · Strengths Word Bank
Week 2 — Feelings & Colors Map
Objective: Link feelings to colors/lines; draw faces.
Represents: Emotional literacy.
Steps: Make color-feeling chart → draw 4 faces → add coping ideas.
Downloads: Feelings Color Map · Calm-Down Board
Week 3 — Setting the Scene
Objective: Draw a background to anchor a story.
Represents: Context & safety.
Steps: Pick place → add 3 details → add hero in scene.
Downloads: Scene Templates
Week 4 — Sidekick & Support
Objective: Create a sidekick who models asking for help.
Represents: Social support.
Steps: Brainstorm helper → draw sidekick → write one help phrase.
Downloads: Sidekick Sheet · Ask-for-Help Stems
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (347) 291-1588
8 Week Art Therapy & Visual Storytelling
8-Week Art Therapy & Comic Storytelling (K–5)
Continuation of the week-by-week lesson series. This page covers Weeks 5–8 with clear objectives, why it matters, simple steps, and downloads.
Week-by-Week Lessons (5–8)
Week 5 — Calm-Down Toolkit
Objective: Show hero using regulation strategies.
Represents: Self-regulation.
Steps: Choose feeling → pick strategy card → draw hero with caption.
Downloads: Calm Strategy Cards · Before/After Sheet
Week 6 — Problem → Plan
Objective: 3-panel comic: problem, plan, outcome.
Represents: Problem solving.
Steps: Define problem → plan → outcome.
Downloads: 3-Panel Template · Problem Idea Cards
Week 7 — Brave Communication
Objective: Practice “I-statements” in dialogue comic.
Represents: Assertive communication.
Steps: Teach formula → draw dialogue → solution.
Downloads: I-Statement Balloons · Listening Cues
Week 8 — Publish & Celebrate
Objective: Compile panels into mini-zine or gallery.
Represents: Pride & reflection.
Steps: Select panels → sequence → add title/author.
Downloads: Mini-Zine Foldable · Artist Statement Sheet
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (347) 291-1588
