LUSD Professional Development Day 2025: Full Schedule

12:00pm PDT

Art and Mindfulness (12:00pm-2:00pm)

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT

Lakeside Middle School @ 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

This session will provide space to create art in a low-pressure environment, hopefully lowering stress levels and leading to a sense of peacefulness. The activity presented can be used with students of any age in the classroom.

Making abstract art allows the artist to release control, surrender to imperfection and let go of expectation. Being creative enhances brain function by improving problem-solving skills, emotional regulation and can boost memory. Studies show that creating art activates the brain's reward pathway, leading to feelings of pleasure and well-being.

Speakers

Douglas Robbins

Teacher, Tierra del Sol Middle School

Daynah Robledo

Teacher, Tierra del Sol Middle School

Daynah Robledo holds a Master’s Degree in special education with a concentration in gifted and talented education from Arizona State University. She currently teaches visual art at Lakeside Middle School, an Arts and Science magnet. Daynah enjoys supporting the visual and performing... Read More →

Thursday August 14, 2025 12:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Lakeside Middle School 11833 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

Wellness, SEL

Company Lakeside Middle School
Audience All
Subject Art, SEL