Mindscapes is a program by Zaner-Bloser that teaches social emotional learning skills to students in grades K-5. The genius of the program is the way it connects various emotional states to 6 distinctive environments. Each mindscape represents challenges, but also moments of awe and wonder!
Taking a child's eye view of each mindscape, we set out to make each environment as visceral as possible. Strategic use of illustration, color and icons supported the concept of emotional realms, while enhancing the program's ease-of-use.
Activity cards plunged students into an immersive environment with a distinctively aspirational POV. Teacher's instructions are neatly laid out in steps to facilitate the exercises.
Each Mindscape was distinguished by an easy-to-read icon and an ambient color.
M I N D S C A P E S N O T E B O O K
After illustrating all seven Mindscapes for the activity cards, I was asked to design the student notebook that accompanies the program. The plan was to include a lot of space for students to record their thoughts and feelings, and to grace each page with engaging spot illustrations that reinforced the themes and made the lessons fun!
Every feature of the notebook presented an opportunity to reinforce the six environmental themes of the program.
Write-on-lines are provided for older students to record their thoughts, and each section was given its own unique flourish in keeping with its theme.
Write-on-lines are provided for older students to record their thoughts, and each section was given its own unique flourish in keeping with its theme.
