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8th grade art worksheet showing a Sanni Yakuma mask design activity based on Sri Lankan cultural traditions.
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Creating Your Own Sanni Yakuma Mask

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This printable worksheet guides 8th graders through creating a modern Sanni Yakuma mask—a Sri Lankan tradition adapted to represent contemporary stressors like anxiety, procrastination, or social media addiction. Students sketch a mask with visual symbols, explain their design choices, and reflect on why naming problems and using humor can help us manage stress. Combines visual art, cultural literacy, and social-emotional learning.

Subject:
Art
Topic:
Crafts
Grade Level:
8th Grade
Updated February 2026

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