Mindfulness (Grades K-5)

Written By Jennifer Camus-Beebe
 

Overview: In this module, students will learn all about mindfulness – what it is, why it’s important, and how to practice it. Students will be guided in practicing multiple mindfulness techniques. Mindfulness has been demonstrated to improve focus, strengthen self-control, reduce stress, and improve emotion regulation. Students and teachers can benefit from a consistent mindfulness practice in their classrooms.

How was your experience using this resource?

Lynh Nguyen - Kindergarten Teacher

  • Share personal experiences with mindfulness

  • For the little ones, build stamina over time

  • Taking time to explain the importance (or the “WHY”)

Izamary Rios - 2nd Grade Teacher

  • Build Stamina with your students

  • Explain the why to your students

  • Relate it to your life and be authentic with your students

Aasha Trosper - 2nd Grade Teacher

  •   Explain to students the objective or “the why” behind having a mindfulness practice. 

  •  Mindfulness is more impactful when we give students the language to verbalize how they are feeling. 

  •  It is important to discuss with students how emotions can be felt throughout the entire body.

Alina Enoiu - 3rd Grade Teacher

  •  Work with students to set up norms and expectations for the activity

  •  Share your own personal experiences with mindfulness 

  •  Practice mindfulness daily—building stamina over time.

 
Jennifer Camus-Beebe
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