Make & Take: Calming Creations – Winter at Island Lake (Grades 1–5, After-School Mindful Art)
Schedule
Tue Dec 02 2025 at 04:05 pm to 05:05 pm
UTC-06:00Location
3555 Victoria St N, St Paul, MN 55126-3813, United States | Arden Hills, MN
Join The Mindfulness Movement at Island Lake Elementary for a special winter edition of Make & Take: Calming Creations, a 3-week after-school enrichment program designed to support students in grades 1–5 with mindful art, sensory play, and emotional regulation tools they can take home.
Each week features a seasonal hands-on project to make and take, helping kids unwind and express themselves through creativity:
❄️ Week 1: Falling Snow Sensory Bottles
Swirl your own snow scene in a calming sensory bottle.
✨ Week 2: Snowflake Slime
Stretch, sparkle, and soothe with this frosty sensory favorite.
🍪 Week 3: Gingerbread Play Dough
Sculpt with soft, spiced dough that smells like holiday cheer.
Led by licensed teacher Tara Willits, this peaceful and playful series gives students space to relax, connect, and build their emotional wellness toolkit.
📅 Dates: Tuesdays – Dec 2, 9, & 16
🕓 Time: 4:05 – 5:05 PM
📍 Location: Island Lake Elementary – Room TBA
🎯 Grades: 1st – 5th
🔗 Register through Mounds View Community Ed: https://www.themindfulnessmovement.net/calming-creations
🎨 All supplies included. Just bring your imagination and creativity!
Where is it happening?
3555 Victoria St N, St Paul, MN 55126-3813, United States, 3555 Victoria St N, St Paul, MN 55126-3813, United States, Arden HillsEvent Location & Nearby Stays: