Mindfulness (Grades 6-12)

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?

Claudia Dumpson - 6th Grade Teacher

• Especially with middle schoolers, acknowledge that it can feel uncomfortable or vulnerable to meditate in front of others

• Share your own experiences with mindfulness 

• Even if it’s informal, have students reflect on the process

Adrienne Loftus - 7th Grade Science Teacher

• Having a foundation of trust is important

• Mindfulness is a tool to carry throughout life, not just something for the classroom

• Establish expectations

Heather Cisowski - High School (9-12th Grade) Teacher

• Introducing the concept of mindfulness prior to showing the video helps prepare students to have context for what they are about to see.

• Establishing norms for when the class practices mindfulness together helps take away some of the awkwardness and set the class up for success.

• Students do report benefits and express desire for it to be a daily routine.