Mindfulness in an Elementary Classroom What presentmoment awareness
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Mindfulness in an Elementary Classroom
What? …present-moment awareness, an open and friendly willingness to understand what is going on in and around you… Enil Snel Sitting Like a Frog
What? Teaching kids to pay attention to what they are experiencing without judgement. Teaching kids to tap into their parasympathic nervous system. Teaching kids to be aware of their feelings, thoughts and behaviours. Teaching kids loving kindness, compassion and gratitude
What?
What? Teaching kids to pay attention to what they are experiencing without judgement. Teaching kids to tap into their parasympathic nervous system. Teaching kids to be aware of their feelings, thoughts and behaviours. Teaching kids loving kindness, compassion and gratitude
Definition? “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and non judgmentally. " Jon Kabat Zinn
Definition? “Mindfulness is the ability to know what’s going on in your head without taking the bait and acting on it. ” Dan Harris
Why? Social / Emotional Learning – outside in Mindfulness – inside out
Why? Teaches/Practices/Develops 1) Attention 2) Emotional Regulation 3) Self Soothing
Why?
Why? Mindful Schools Trainees
Mindfulness in the Classroom Keep it simple Keep it short Make it Sequential Use metaphors (i. e. anchor) Accept all attempts Routine, routine Let go of expectations Rely on your personal practice
In the Classroom Always give kids opportunity to reflect. TEACH them how to reflect.
Where to start? Mindful Bodies http: //www. mindfulschools. org/resources/exploremindful-resources/#resources-starter-lesson
How? Mindful Bodies • • Feet on the floor Hands in our lap Straight Spine Stillness / Deep breath
Teaching Anchors
Teaching Anchors 1) Sound 2) Breath 3) Body
Teaching Anchors 1) Sound
Teaching Anchors 1) Sound http: //www. mindfulschools. org/resources/healthy-habits-of-mind/
How? Teach Breathing § § Belly Breathing Peanut Breathing Expanding Breathing in – Breathing out (Science)
How? Expanding Breath C: Usersbbezanson. AVRSBDocuments1 Files2 Mindful Schools2 ActivitiesExpanding box to b reath with. gif
Teaching Anchors Mindful Bodies
Mind Jar *Jar – tight fit *Glitter – combo of fine to med *Hot water *Light corn syrup or glycerine or glitter glue *Dish soap
Labeling Feelings Visiting Feelings encourages children to treat their feelings like guests — welcome them in, get to know them, and learn why they are visiting. Through this purposeful and mindful exploration, Visiting Feelings harnesses a young child's innate capacity to fully experience the present moment and invites children to sense, explore, and befriend all of their feelings with acceptance and equanimity.
Difficult Behaviour Accept all attempts http: //www. mindfulschools. org/resources/healthy-habits-ofmind/
Continue with Skills Mindful Walking Mindful Eating Gratitude Loving Kindness
Why not? ?
What kids say…. http: //www. mindfulschools. org/community/justbreathe-julie-bayer-salzman/ “… it stops the moveities…” “… my imagination pops up…. . ”
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