A Quick Introduction What Is Mindfulness Mindfulness means

A Quick Introduction

What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness means maintaining a present-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, or surrounding environment. It also includes the intentional nurturing of positive states of mind such as kindness and compassion. Mindful eating

Mindfulness impulsive reactions Without Mindfulness Stimulus With Mindfulness Stimulus thoughtful responses.

What Mindfulness Isn’t … a disciplinary tactic … only calmness and happiness … a silver bullet for everything that ails … the absence of thought … religious

Research finds benefits for pre-K students randomly assigned to mindfulness training Higher report card grades in learning, health, and socialemotional development Improvements in social competence, cognitive flexibility and delay of gratification. Study: Flook et al. , 2015

Practice Session Mindful Bodies and Mindful Breathing

Mindful Schools approach Step 1: Be the Change Mindfulness Fundamentals, an introductory 6 -week online course, provides the basics to develop a personal mindfulness practice. Step 2: Teach Youth Mindful Educator Essentials, a 6 -week online course, provides curriculum and practical skills to introduce mindfulness into your work with youth Step 3: Join the Mindful Schools community: 12, 000+ educators Continue to hone your personal practice and mindful educator skills by joining in-person and online groups. Gain access to guidance and resources that support developing mindfulness in your school.

Mindfulness Curriculum Mindful Schools has easy-to-adapt curricula Curricula include over 50 age-appropriate lesson modules, such as: • Mindful Bodies • Mindful Listening • Mindful Breathing • Body Awareness • Generosity • Mindful Test Taking There are 16 core lessons of 15 minutes each – can adapt for shorter or longer meeting times

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