While Mother Earth Sleeps Workshop
Storytelling – Mother Earth at Rest
Through oral storytelling, students learn that:
Students are gently asked:
“What does winter ask of us?”
This storytelling moment helps students feel calm, grounded, and emotionally regulated before moving into activity.
Land-Based Learning (Optional Component)
When weather and space allow, students step outside for a short, quiet land-based experience.
Activities may include:
• A silent walk to notice cold air, wind, and winter sounds
• Observing what feels asleep and what remains active
• Learning how snow insulates plants and animals as a simple science connection
• Building small “winter nests” or earth offerings
Students begin to see winter as alive and purposeful, while teachers gain an easy, meaningful approach to outdoor winter learning.
Curriculum Integration
Kindergarten to Grade 2
• Seasons and emotions
• Listening and story retell
• Belonging and safety
Grades 3 to 5
• Winter ecosystems
• Weather patterns
• Moon cycles and observation
Grades 6 to 8
• Climate awareness
• Cycles and stewardship
• Metaphor and reflection
Art Methodology – Mother Earth Resting
The Art Project
Students create an image of Mother Earth resting beneath her winter blanket.
The process includes:
• Creating Mother Earth’s shape or silhouette
• Building a winter blanket using cotton balls and tissue paper
• Painting with a winter palette of blues, whites, and greys
• Adding symbols such as snow dots, wind lines, or a moon circle
Soft textures and simple shapes help students reflect calm, care, and rest through their artwork.
A Regulating and Sensory Creative Process
This art activity is designed to support sensory regulation and emotional balance.
The metaphor is clear and age-appropriate, making it accessible for Kindergarten through Grade 8. Finished pieces can be displayed as a winter gallery that reflects collective learning.
After the art session, students often feel proud, settled, and connected.
Workshop Flow
A typical workshop follows this gentle rhythm:
- Grounding with drum and breathing
- Storytelling with silence and reflection
- Short outdoor land-based moment
- Quiet, focused art creation
- Closing circle with gratitude
The result is regulated students, engaged teachers, and meaningful Indigenous learning rooted in story, land, and art.
Logistics and Booking Details
Length: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Cost: $350 per workshop
Materials fee: $10 per student
All materials included.
This workshop is designed to be gentle, efficient, and impactful for school schedules.
Travel and accommodations are additional and discussed during booking.