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This episode shows what are unhealthy and healthy foods. They also discuss the five food groups and how to contribute them in our diet.

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This workbook with activities that range from grades 1-2. It has lot of physical activities that could help students. Such as movement breaks, hands on activities or learning about foods. This could be helpful for promoting a positive mindset.

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Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids: Nutrition & Fitness Activities, Grades 1-2

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CD-ROM includes ready-to-print PDF files of the student activity pages and the "Food and Fitness Journal," as well as correlations to the Common Core STate Standards and the National Health Education Standards.

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Healthy Living and Well-Being

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How can we maintain positive mindset when it comes physical and mental health?

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Students will participate in activity called "sidewalk science". They are outside in the community and doing experiments. They are talking to people about their experience but also promoting healthy living. They are getting social interaction and learning to communicate so they can work together.

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Young Scientist Academy is a nonprofit based in Wilmington, NC which strives to create an interactive research facility for youth. We do this by involving students in hands-on STEM activities in our after school, home school, and summer programs.

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Teaches the importance of physical activity, connecting biology with environmental studies. Jump as high as you can and press all of the buttons to have an understanding of physical activity,

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This video emphasis the parts of the body and how each part functions.

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This book explains how young girl moves into town. She is seen as the new kid. A story that many children can relate too. Through this she experiences feelings of loneliness and anxiety. She is facing bullies in the school, but she persists. She finds who she is as person and makes new town feel like home.

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From the first illustration on the title page to the final illustration on the "for the adults" page, this wordless beauty takes readers young and old on the emotional journey of two characters, the new student who is the victim of hurtful behavior and the bystander (and eventual upstander or ally). We even gain a tiny glimpse into the emotions of the bully in the book, from when it's obvious that he's in a bad mood just before he hurts the victim, to when he realizes that it seems just about every other child in school really likes the new student. We see a child and her family moving into a new house, and then we realize that she is also a new student at school. The husband/wife duo known as Kerascoet allow us to understand how lonely she feels that first day of school, and how sad and embarrassed she feels after she is bullied. We also see how conflicted the bystander is... She isn't sure what to do to help the victim in the moment, and she spends the rest of the evening and morning mulling over how she can assist. This decision is something most school-aged readers will be able to identify with, which allows parents and caregivers reading the story with the children easy conversation starters.

The authors/illustrators also includes discussion questions at the back of the book. As a former third grade teacher, I appreciate that the questions aren't targeted solely towards bullies and bullying behavior, but that the wording is more open to also include "someone who is being hurt," "kids being mean," and "aggressors." There is indeed a fine line between someone being mean and bullying behavior, and the use of both types of language will help children avoid the overuse of the label "bully."

Of note- given that this book is wordless, readers don't know for sure whether Vanessa is the victim or the ally, and I love that ambiguity. We're not sure if the "I" of "I Walk With Vanessa" is the girl who struggles over what to do about the hurtful behavior she saw (making Vanessa the victim), or if the "I" is the victim who gets to walk with her new empowering friend Vanessa. I personally like that this ambiguity allows the story to be read from either perspective.

If you are a parent, caregiver, grandparent, teacher, babysitter, or friend to school-aged children, please make this book a part of your personal library and visit it often. Use the conversations that it starts to help your children help make the world a kinder, more empathetic place.

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This speaks on daily stress has on your body. The strategies and tips you can do to control it.

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How stress affects your body - Sharon Horesh Bergquist

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This is fun, rhyming book that celebrates being "different", whether it's you or someone you meet. This story follows Macy a girl that who like you or me, but she is also quite different, which is a great thing to be.

Children encounter differences whether at school, in their neighborhood, and in all their daily relationships. They just need guidance to understand and value what makes us all "different" and the eyes to see and appreciate it in themselves and others.

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Behaviors

Connections

Fixed Mindset

Goals

Attitude

Ethos

Growth Mindset

Identity

Interpersonal communication

Media

Relationships

Health

Mentality

Mindfulness

Bullying

Exercise

Experiences

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2.MEH.1.4: Explain the influence on self-concept on performance and vice versa.

2.NPA.3 Remember nutrition and fitness concepts to enhance quality of life

2.NPA.3.1 Contrast a physically active and inactive lifestyle.

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Change

Development

Strategies

Mental Health

Challenges

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Ways for children to incorporate healthy eating habits.

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A girl has a wonderful idea. She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. She is so mad, in fact, that she quits. But after her dog convinces her to take a walk, she comes back to her project with renewed enthusiasm and manages to get it just right.

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What is fixed mindset?

What is growth mindset?

What is healthy living?

What types of physical activity to do you see in today's society?

How has mental health changed through the past 10 years?

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Are you healthy?

Are body and mind two separates' entities?

What genetic and environmental factors contribute to development of physical and mental health?

Who has direct impact on physical and mental health?

Why can physical exercise improve mental health?

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The idea of physical health and mental health are interconnected and affect each other in various ways.

This means that taking care of our bodies through exercise, nutrition, and sleep can have positive effects on mental health, such as reducing stress and anxiety. improving immune function.

The concept of (body mind health) emphasizes the importance of viewing health holistically rather than separating physical and mental health as independent entities.

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How can students balance academic demands with self-care practices to maintain body-mind health?

What are some ways to maintain a healthy body-mind connection in our daily lives?

Why are social connections important for overall health?

What role does self-care play in maintaining overall well-being? -

How can we cultivate a growth mindset to improve our health outcomes?

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Have students listen to different genres of music for a minute. They reflect on how each one of them make them feel. Music brings in relaxation for us. It is sense of familiarity; children know songs like their ABCs.

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Music's beneficial effects on mental health have been known for thousands of years. Ancient philosophers from Plato to Confucius and the kings of Israel sang the praises of music and used it to help soothe stress. Military bands use music to build confidence and courage. Sporting events provide music to rouse enthusiasm. Schoolchildren use music to memorize their ABCs. Shopping malls play music to entice consumers and keep them in the store. Dentists play music to help calm nervous patients. Modern research supports conventional wisdom that music benefits mood and confidence.

Because of our unique experiences, we develop different musical tastes and preferences. Despite these differences, there are some common responses to music. Babies love lullabies. Maternal singing is particularly soothing, regardless of a mom's formal musical talents or training. Certain kinds of music make almost everyone feel worse, even when someone says she enjoys it; in a study of 144 adults and teenagers who listened to 4 different kinds of music, grunge music led to significant increases in hostility, sadness, tension, and fatigue across the entire group, even in the teenagers who said they liked it. In another study, college students reported that pop, rock, oldies, and classical music helped them feel happier and more optimistic, friendly, relaxed, and calm.

Music, Attention, and Learning

Everyone who has learned their ABCs knows that it is easier to memorize a list if it is set to music. Scientific research supports common experience that pairing music with rhythm and pitch enhances learning and recall. Music helps children and adolescents with attention problems in several ways. First, it can be used as a reward for desired behavior. For example, for paying attention to homework for 10 minutes, a child can be rewarded with the opportunity to listen to music for 5 minutes. Second, it can be used to help enhance attention to "boring" academic tasks such as memorization, using songs, rhythms, and dance or movement to enhance the interest of the lists to be memorized. Instrumental baroque music is great for improving attention and reasoning. For students, playing background music is not distracting. Third, musical cues can be used to help organize activities - one kind of music for one activity (studying), another for a different activity (eating), and a third kind for heading to bed. Fourth, studies show that calming music can promote pro-social behavior and decrease impulsive behavior.

Music and Anxiety

Many people find familiar music comforting and calming. In fact, music is so effective in reducing anxiety, it is often used in dental, preoperative, and radiation therapy settings to help patients cope with their worries about procedures. Music helps decrease anxiety in the elderly, new mothers, and children too. Music's ability to banish worries is illustrated in the Rogers and Hammerstein lyrics,
"Whenever I feel afraid, I hold my head erect
And whistle a happy tune, so no one will suspect I'm afraid...
And every single time,
the happiness in the tune convinces me that I'm not afraid."
Any kind of relaxing, calming music can contribute to calmer moods. Calming music can be combined with cognitive therapy to lower anxiety even more effectively than conventional therapy alone.

Some studies suggest that specially designed music, such as music that includes tones that intentionally induce binaural beats to put brain waves into relaxed delta or theta rhythms, can help improve symptoms in anxious patients even more than music without these tones; listening to this music without other distractions (not while driving, cooking, talking, or reading) promotes the best benefits.

Music and Moods

An analysis of 5 studies on music for depression concluded that music therapy is not only acceptable for depressed patients, but it actually helps improve their moods. Music has proven useful in helping patients with serious medical illnesses such as cancer, burns, and multiple sclerosis who are also depressed. If it can help in these situations, it may be able to help you and your loved ones experience more positive moods.

Music and Sleep

Many people listen to soothing music to help them fall asleep. This practice is supported by studies in a variety of settings. Just don't try listening to lively dance music or rousing marches before you aim to fall asleep. Conversely, if you're trying to wake up in the morning, go for the fast-tempo music rather than lullabies.

Music and Stress

Since ancient times, it has been known that certain kinds of music can help soothe away stress. Calming background music can significantly decrease irritability and promote calm in elderly nursing home patients with dementia. Music, widely chosen, lowers stress hormone levels. On the other hand, every parent of a teenager knows that certain kinds of music, particularly at high volumes, can induce stress. Knowing that certain kinds of music can alleviate stress is one thing; being mindful in choosing what kind of music to listen to is another. Choose your musical intake as carefully as you choose your food and friends.

Mental Health, Naturally: The Family Guide to Holistic Care for a Healthy Mind and Body (Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Pediatrics)

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With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.

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Create audio recordings of stories or poems; add drawings or other visual displays to stories or recounts of experiences when appropriate to clarify ideas, thoughts, and feelings.

SL.2.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

SL.2.1a: Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

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While this book advocate for being in love with self, this book with the teaches opposites in my classroom. There are a lot of descriptions of things that are opposite of each other. It is okay to be different and these qualities makes us who we are.

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Teaching life skills and wellbeing in school

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Teaching life skills and wellbeing in school

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This article explains tips and strategies to help students in school. There are different ways to make sure a student is not only taking care of their selves physically but mentally as well.

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How to teach wellbeing, life skills and positive education in school?

This innovation describes five different lessons for teaching life skills. The lesson plans include instructions for exercises as well as tools for teachers to further their knowledge on life skills and the lesson topics.

Teaching children wellbeing and life skills in schools is the best way to ensure that the future generations flourish!

About the innovation

What is it all about?

Life skills are the skill set that enable people to live happy and meaningful lives and reach their potential. People who have sufficient life skills flourish. In this context, a meaningful life is achieved through mental wellbeing, self-awareness, skills for appreciating humanity in others as well as working towards wellbeing in one's community.

Instilling life skills and wellbeing skills in school supports mental wellbeing in children and youth now and in the future. Our goal is also to decrease human suffering.

Life skill education is based on research and methodology for positive pedagogy and positive education developed alongside positive psychology. It is important to teach research based life skills such as happiness skills, strength skills, resolution skills, emotional skills, skills for being present, interaction skills, relationship skills, self-management skills as well as empathy skills at school. This way children grow up to be whole, mentally strong and resilient young adults.

The innovation describes five different life skill lessons. These steps detail the structure of the lessons, guide you through different exercises and provide further reading and materials on the topic.

Life skills can be implemented as a module or as individual exercises. The teachers and other school staff should familiarize themselves in and even receive training on teaching life skills. When life skills are taught consistently the results will become visible at the school-level and not only in individual student wellbeing.

Impact & scalability

Innovativeness
Teaching children and young people wellbeing and life skills at school prepares them for life. Life skills are first and foremost preventative mental health skills that allow more young people to lead good, happy and meaningful lives.
Impact
Teaching life skills supports students' personal growth, by providing knowledge, skills and social capital.
Scalability
Life skills can and should be actively taught to children all throughout their time in school. This includes noticing the positive and fostering kindness. Wellbeing education also supports instruction in other subjects. This is why it should be included in all education - in the methodology and as an all-encompassing lens of positive reinforcement.

Implementation steps

Lesson 1: Happiness as a Skill

The goal of the lesson: Notice the good and learn gratitude

The lesson in a nutshell:

More on the topic: video on positive education

1. Introduction - Happiness, what is it and how can you practice it?

Happiness is important to everyone. Ask students what they think of when you say the word "happiness." You can also share your thoughts on happiness and what makes you happy. You can also write a student's definition or musing on happiness on the blackboard. For example: "Happiness comes from doing what's important to us with the people who are important to us."

An icebreaker on happiness:

Ask students to write five things that make them happy on sticky notes.

Ask students to write as many things as they can that make them happy on the blackboard.

Ask students to think of their definition of happiness or what creates happiness: "Happiness is..."

You can also think of things that are free and make you happy and write them on the blackboard.

What does happiness feel like? → Ask for different descriptions of the feeling.

2. Gratitude and showing it

Happiness is a skill you can practice. One of the most effective ways is to practice gratitude. Gratitude is like a motor in happiness that starts running when you think of things for which you are grateful. Thinking of small things you're grateful for daily your happiness motor stays running and helps us through tough times and to move on.

Gratitude is like a floating device keeping us afloat even during bad days. Gratitude also feels great and makes your life happy and better. Gratitude helps us to value all the small things that are good in our lives, and notice how much there actually are.

Ask students what are all the thing for which we can be grateful? They can think of things alone on paper or in pairs or small groups and gather the results to a large piece of construction paper. This helps the students to see how much we all have to be grateful for.

Game: "I'm grateful for bread"

"I'm grateful for bread" is a fun game for learners of all ages. It centers around gratitude and happiness. You can play it sitting in a circle on the floor or outside, for example.

The game starts with the first student giving a word to the next one, such as "bread." The second person must think of why they're thankful for bread. For example: "I'm grateful for bread because I get quick energy from it for my soccer practice."

Then the second student gives a word for the next one, such as "bus." This student then gives a genuine reason why they're grateful for buses. For example: "I'm grateful for buses because they don't pollute as much as cars."

The nouns can also be funny or difficult which makes the game joyous and funny. You can keep playing the game as long as you want and make it harder by having a specific theme, such as school, the woods, home, etc.

3. Homework: Notice three positive things

As homework, ask the students to think of three things they are grateful for during the next few days. These three things can be small or big and they can occur whenever during the day. The students can think of things from the day for which they are grateful at night, for example.

Ask the students to write down three things they are grateful for daily in their notebooks or phones. You can go through everyone's answers during the next lesson. You can also ask for their observations from the week and how they felt noticing positive things and what it felt like to be grateful.

A permanent gratitude exercise - the class gratitude jar:

Collect both small and large things you are grateful for in a class gratitude jar.

You can start the collection by everyone writing 1-3 things they are grateful for on that day on a note. The notes are anonymous and you can collect more notes daily or weekly.

At the end of the month, you can see together for what things you have been grateful. You can make a collage on the classroom wall with the notes.

Everyone can write notes spontaneously about the moments that have been especially good or if someone notices something to be grateful for during school.

Lesson 2: Character Strengths as a Skill

The goal of the lesson: Learning about strengths, recognizing and utilizing your strengths.

The lesson in a nutshell:

More on the topic:

1. Introduction: Strengths, what are they and why are they useful?

We all have plenty of different strengths. Strengths are all the good in us. They are like a beautiful garden with different trees, plants and flowers - when you water the plants they grow and flourish.

It is the same with people - when we use our strengths we get stronger and flourish. (You can draw a picture of this strength garden on the blackboard. You can write strengths on the flowers and plants, such as gratitude, love, kindness, forgiveness, courage, etc.)

You can show this video about character strengths and ask them to pick 1-2 strengths from the video they feel are important.

2. Icebreakers on character strengths

Strength cards

Teaching character strengths is easy if you get character strength cards or make them yourself. They facilitate different discussions on strengths.
Cards in English
Ask the students to look at the strength cards or strengths on the blackboard and pick a strength they have used that week. Ask every student to share the strength with the class or their partner or small group and how they used it.

Tell the students that the strengths always have a golden mean between two extremes: too little or too much. Give them an example, such as courage and ask what is too much courage? Or too little?

Then give students the strength cards and ask them to think of the extremes of every strength, that is, what would be an example of too little or too much of that strength. You have three options for the exercise: every student describes a strength individually; a pair describes one together or a small group works on multiple strengths.

You can teach the students how to utilize their strengths with questions that stimulate them. They should allow students to think about, say, how strengths can help through a difficult situation or a school project. Good questions for situations where students need help:

1. What strength would help you to move forward?

2. What strength would help you right now?

3. If you could pick any strength to help you right in this moment, what would it be?

4. What strengths would a person that is really good at this use?

5. What strengths have you used in situations where you've succeeded?

Game of strengths - borrow a friend's strength

Ask everyone to pick a strength that they think they possess. You don't have to use the cards. The teacher can also assist, if necessary. Everyone should have a card or a piece of paper with the strength written down before the game begins.

Get in a circle and ask everyone to borrow a strength to reach a goal or whatever they choose. The game proceeds with everyone borrowing a strength and explaining what they would do with it.
For example:
Lisa borrows patience from John to use at home with her little sister.
Or Anna borrows tenacity from Mary to finish her math homework.
Or Mike borrows a sense of humor from Dean to tell more jokes to his friends during recess.

The game ends when everyone's strength gets borrowed and used. The teacher can assist by suggesting situations that could benefit from using different strengths.

3. Homework

Tell the students that they have a week to practice recognizing and utilizing different strengths. Everyone should pick three core strengths with the VIA character strength test (for students over the age of 10) or help from the teacher or their friend. When everyone has three core strengths to recognize and utilize, the students write them down to their notebook or phone.

Ask students to write down moments when they use their strengths during the week. They should use at least one strength per day and write down the moment and situation where they used it and how.
For example:
During breakfast I was grateful that I got to eat chocolate cereal.
Or, I was tenacious in my hobby and didn't give up even when I didn't learn on the first try.

At the end of the week go through moments where students recognize and use their strengths. Ask if they used any new strengths that they could use in next week's exercise.
Permanent strength exercise for the whole class - tree of strengths on the classroom wall (Tree of strengths):

Use a technique of your choice (e.g. tape or paper) to make a tree on the classroom wall. Every branch or leaf should be a strength.

Tell the students that they get to put a sticker or mark on a strength every time they notice someone using it in the classroom.

The students can let the teacher know every time they notice a classmate using a strength, such as kindness, a sense of humor or tenaciousness.

Agree on how you note strengths, how you express them and how to mark them in the tree.

You can also consciously practice the strengths that have few markings or make a theme day using different strengths.

Lesson 3: Mindfulness as a Skill

The goal of the lesson: Learning about being present and relaxation.

The lesson in a nutshell
More on the topic
NOTE! Teaching mindfulness to children requires a teacher who has experience with mindfulness. This innovation provides you with plenty of exercises to fit your teaching style. These exercises for being present can be instructed using the recording or video - whatever feels easiest and natural to you. More on mindfulness for children.
Videos for your teaching: Mindfulness exercises for young children (6-10-year-olds):

1. Mindfulness Meditation for Kids

2. 😊 🌺 Breath Meditation for Kids 😊 ❤️‍ Mindfulness for Kids

3. Peace Out Guided Relaxation for Kids | 1. Balloon

Mindfulness videos for older students (10-18-year-olds):

1. The Scientific Power of Meditation

2. How to Meditate

3. Benefits Of Meditation - TOP 6 BENEFITS

1. Introduction - When we're present and relaxed, we feel good

Explain the benefits of being present. When we're consciously present and calm, we feel good. When we're present, we notice more around us and can feel more positive emotions.

When we're relaxed and present, we hear, learn and see better. We also find it easier to be kind to others when we're relaxed and calm. You can and should practice calm and conscious presence.

2. Icebreakers on being present
Bodily sensations and feelings while relaxing

Ask the students when they feel calm and relaxed? How do they feel in those moments? What kind of situations are they and where do they occur?

Discuss the students' best methods to calm themselves and relax. Collect students' tips about the best methods to calm themselves on the blackboard. Discuss these experiences.

Exercises for being present with the students

NOTE! Test the exercises yourself before you instruct one for the students.
Focusing on your breathing by counting
One of the easiest ways to practice conscious presence is to turn your attention to your body and breathing. One exercise is to consciously breathe and count the inhales and exhales by raising a finger after inhaling and exhaling until five or ten fingers are raised.

This exercise provides the students with a concrete method of calming themselves. Extending your exhale is especially effective for relaxation and calming down.
Focusing on your breathing with a video Instructed breathing exercise Sound - being present in the moment through hearing
You can practice being in the moment and consciously present with your senses by focusing on audio, for example. You can do this exercise with an instrument, such as a bell, triangle or guitar.

Play one or more chords and ask the students to listen as long as the sound is audible. When there is no more sound, they can raise their hand. You can do this short and easy exercise either with the students' eyes closed or open. You can use it to bring the students back to the calming present.
Chocolate - being present in the moment through all of your senses
Give the students chocolates (or raisins.) The goal is to eat them as slowly as possible using all of your senses and calming down in the process. First, they take the chocolate in their hand, look at it, feel it, smell it, touch it and listen to it before they put it in their mouth.

The students place the chocolate in their mouth slowly, let it melt, move, taste, etc. in their mouths. Slowly, they swallow the chocolate and taste the lingering aftertaste. At the end, you should discuss what you all felt and sensed, respecting everyone's experiences.
After the exercise
After you complete the exercise of your choice, ask the students how they felt during and after it. Gather everyone's experiences and discuss what students noticed during the exercise - was it easy or hard; what feeling did they have; what do their bodies feel like now?

3. Homework: Being aware of your breathing by counting to ten with your fingers

Homework is to breathe in and out ten times counting it with your fingers. They should do this once a day and you should practice it together beforehand using the exercise provided above.

Ask the students to choose a time to complete the daily exercise. They should write in their notebooks the answer to the question: "How do I feel after the breathing exercise?"

After a week, discuss the students' experiences. If you want, you can do the exercise together at the school before or after a lesson.

Lesson 4: Emotional Intelligence as a Skill

The goal of the lesson: Emotional intelligence and reinforcing positive emotions.

The lesson in a nutshell

More on the topic

1. Introduction - What are emotions and why is emotional intelligence important?

Explain the benefits of emotions shortly. For example, that negative emotions help us stay safe and notice problems so that we can resolve them. On the other hand, positive emotions increase happiness and wellbeing as well as strengthen relationships.

When we experience positive emotions with others, such as joy and love, we feel good. That's why you should harbor and strengthen positive emotions. Positive emotions are also more fragile than negative emotions. The latter are stronger so that we notice them. To feel good, we should strengthen positive emotions more.

2. Icebreakers on recognizing different emotions

Exercise "How do you feel?"

Emotional intelligence means recognizing and naming emotions and understanding where they come from and what you can do with them. Recognizing and naming emotions is a fundamental emotional skill.

You can help students to practice this skill by encouraging them to recognize, name and accept emotions. This simple task helps them get through difficult emotions or lessen a strong emotional state and deal with the issue. First, you should practice recognizing and naming different emotions.
Students talk in a circle:
How do you feel right now - in one word. The feeling can be negative, neutral or positive. Recognizing emotions is positive: naming an emotion out loud eases negative emotions and strengthen positive emotions. It is always beneficial!

A moment of happiness - a memory exercise on positive emotions in a group discussion

Gather in a circle and ask students to reminisce a wonderful experience in their life that they can share with the group. Give examples from your own life and share a wonderful event and what you felt then.

Then, ask everyone to think of an experience and one-by-one to share them with the group. After every story, ask what positive emotions they experienced during their moment of happiness.

When everyone has shared their moment or story and their accompanying emotions, think of all the positive emotions you all felt hearing the stories and write them on the blackboard.

Watching Inside Out

The animation Inside Out is a wonderful movie about living with emotions for children aged seven and up. Watching the movie together is an excellent way to explore emotions and teach emotional intelligence.

You can even ask the students to write an essay or do homework on the themes of the film. They should think of the meaning of emotions and the feelings they had watching the movie.

3. Homework: Spot your feelings - emotion journal

Ask students to keep an emotion journal for a week and write down different emotions every day. Ask them to pay special attention to positive emotions and different emotions.

Journaling their emotions allows students to become emotional detectives. Their assignment is to notice and catch ever-changing emotions.

Lesson 5: Relationships and Communication as a Skill

The goal of the lesson: Relationships and good communication skills.

The lesson in a nutshell:

More on the topic

1. Introduction - Relationships are the key to a happy life

Explain the meaning of good relationships in people's lives. There are many studies on happiness and good life and one of the most important aspects impacting happiness and life satisfaction is good relationships.

Friendships and other good and close relationships make life happy. This is why relationships are a meaningful part of human wellbeing and should be nurtured.

You can and should practice relationship skills. One effective way is to practice communication skills, that is, good communication. They are one of the most important relationship skills.

2. Icebreakers on good relationships
Exercise on good relationship skills

Ask the students to think of a person they love who is important to them and then write down five things about the person and their personality.

Ask students to share the attributes they wrote down. Collect these on the blackboard and at the end title them as "Good relationship skills."

Ask the students what they think is the most important relationship skill. You can also vote on the words on the blackboard.

Ask every student to mark three of the most important skills.

At the end, see what skills got the most votes. You can make a list of these skills to hang on the classroom wall so you all remember to use these skills together.

Practicing good communication: Sharing a success story with a partner
Explain to the students that good communication is one of the most effective ways to nurture good relationships, get to know new people, make new friends and nurture friendships.

The building blocks of good communication are easy to remember by these three aspects of appreciative and actively positive communication:

Appreciative Listening

Appreciative Inquiry (asking questions)

Appreciative Encouraging

You can also think of their opposites and discuss negative communication to help students understand what good communication skills are.

What is disrespectful listening like?

What is negative inquiry like?

What is discouraging feedback like when someone shares something wonderful?

Go through the steps for appreciative communication one more time using examples and move on to the pair exercise.

Divide the students into pairs or groups of three. The teams should share a success story with each other one-by-one. For example how they learnt a difficult thing or overcame a challenge.

The goal is to:

At the end, the teacher can ask how the students experienced the exercise. How did it feel to listen with appreciation and be heard? How was it when the other person asked questions about the story? How did the team encourage and compliment each other's stories?

3. Homework: Practice appreciative communication at home

The homework is to practice appreciative listening, inquiry and encouraging with their family.

Ask students to observe how communication skills work and write them down in their notebooks or phones. Will their mom be happy when you ask how their day was? What will their dad say when you compliment the food? How will their friends react to them listening and asking questions about them?

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Carnelian, a captivating gemstone with a rich history and powerful healing properties, has fascinated people for centuries. From its fiery colors to its connection with chakras, Carnelian promises to offer an exciting journey of discovery. Read on to learn about this alluring stone's origins, color variations, carnelian meaning, symbolism, and ways to harness its energy for your own well-being.

Short Summary

Carnelian is a mineral of the chalcedony family, known for its vibrant energy and metaphysical properties.

Carnelian is renowned for its symbolic meanings of warmth, strength, courage and creativity as well as healing properties such as emotional balance and physical health.

Authentic Carnelian stones are characterized by their range in hues, smooth waxy texture & translucency with vitreous luster, making them distinguishable from counterfeit stones which have a rough grainy texture.

Carnelian, a mineral belonging to the chalcedony family, is characterized by:

The distinct hue of Carnelian is derived from iron oxide, which contributes to its vibrant energy and wide range of metaphysical properties.

How is Carnelian Formed?

Carnelian is formed through the following process:

1. Molten rock ascends to the surface and begins to cool, leaving small cavities embedded in the volcanic or igneous rock surface.

2. Silica and quartz-rich liquids settle in these cavities.

3. Crystals start to form due to shifts in pressure and the infiltration of other minerals and components.

The presence of iron in Carnelian's composition creates its distinctive color range, with the amount of iron oxide varying the hue across shades from pale orange to deep red.

Where is Carnelian Found?

Carnelian has been located in various parts of the world, including the coasts of:

India has been the source of carnelian gemstones for thousands of years and remains the primary source for most carnelian stones found in the market today.

Carnelian is known for its diverse range of hues, spanning from pale orange to deep reddish-orange, and even deep reddish-brown. These various colors are believed to possess distinct meanings and properties, making each shade of carnelian unique in its energy and healing potential.

Carnelian is believed to be a powerful stone for protection, courage, and strength.

Orange Carnelian

Orange carnelian is often regarded as a symbol of:

It is a popular choice for those seeking to foster joy, companionship, and a sense of security in their lives.

This makes it an ideal choice for those looking to bring more joy and connection into their lives.

Red Carnelian

Red Carnelian is associated with self-confidence, passion, and courage. This bold energy stone is said to bring strength and vitality to those who wear or use it, helping them face challenges with determination and resilience. It is believed to be a powerful tool for manifesting goals and dreams, and for overcoming obstacles.

Carnelian, also known as carnelian agate, is a semi-precious gemstone that has been admired for its warm, vibrant hues and unique patterns. This beautiful stone, often found in the form of a carnelian crystal, has been used for centuries in various forms of jewelry, including carnelian beads, and decorative art. Many people choose to wear carnelian to showcase its stunning beauty.

Carnelian is a stone that represents warmth, fiery, life, vibrancy, strength, bravery, courage when speaking in public, and creativity. Its various hues are believed to hold specific meanings and properties, such as red carnelian for courage and strength, and orange carnelian for creativity and joy.

Carnelian healing properties are said to include emotional balance, physical healing, and spiritual growth.

Spiritual Significance

Carnelian holds a special spiritual significance, as it is believed to:

Encourage acceptance of the cycle of life

Help remove the fear of death

Be connected to the divine feminine, paying homage to Isis, the ancient Egyptians' Goddess of Life

This connection with the goddess energy adds a layer of depth to the already powerful healing properties of Carnelian.

Carnelian is known to bring courage, strength, and protection to its wearer.

Zodiac Connections

Carnelian is also linked to several zodiac signs, including:

For those born under the sign of Virgo, the Carnelian can safeguard and enhance their creativity. For Leos, Carnelian helps them remain true to themselves and stay on course, without allowing impulsive passion and anger to guide their path.

And for Taurus individuals, Carnelian assists in keeping them grounded and focused.

Carnelian is considered a lucky stone, capable of boosting self-esteem, creativity, motivation, love, passion, and courage. It is also believed to attract prosperity, new resources, and good luck, making it a sought-after talisman for success in any money-making venture.

Carnelian's healing properties extend to physical, emotional, and mental well-being, offering a holistic approach to healing and personal growth, which can be attributed to carnelian metaphysical properties.

Physical Healing

Carnelian's physical healing properties are believed to stimulate the body's innate healing ability, assisting the body in restoring itself to a more balanced state. It is also known to have positive effects on metabolism, blood circulation, and fertility, making it a versatile stone for promoting overall physical health and well-being.

Emotional Healing

Emotionally, carnelian is a beneficial stone for self-esteem. It can assist the wearer in cultivating and sustaining a positive self-image while encouraging sociability and extroversion.

Carnelian can also be a helpful aid for those looking to restore their self-esteem after a setback or to reduce jealousy and possessiveness in relationships.

Mental Healing

Carnelian's mental healing properties include:

Enhancing intelligence

Stimulating the intellect

Strengthening analytical and logical thinking

Improving memory

Providing inspiration

By sharpening the mind and increasing focus, it enables better understanding and comprehension of complex topics, making it an invaluable tool for mental growth and development.

Carnelian can be used to help improve mental clarity and focus, allowing for better mental clarity and focus.

Carnelian is attributed to the sacral chakra, as well as the root and solar plexus chakras. Establishing a connection between these chakras and enabling energy to move freely can help balance and unblock them, thus promoting overall well-being and spiritual growth.

Understanding the connections between the Carnelian and these chakras can further enhance the healing benefits of this powerful gemstone.

Root Chakra

Carnelian's relationship with the Root Chakra focuses on grounding and stability. Aligning the Root Chakra with the Carnelian can result in the restoration of strength and stamina in the physical body, as well as a feeling of security and personal power.

This grounding effect helps to create a strong foundation for spiritual growth and healing.

Sacral Chakra

Connecting the Carnelian to the Sacral Chakra emphasizes creativity and sensuality. This powerful stone can boost passion in relationships and foster deep emotional connections, making it an ideal choice for those seeking to enhance their creative and sensual experiences in life.

Carnelian is known to be a powerful stone that can help bring out the creative spirit.

Solar Plexus Chakra

The link between the Carnelian and the Solar Plexus Chakra highlights personal power and confidence. Utilizing carnelian to align this chakra can help individuals discover and embrace their self-confidence, allowing them to face challenges with determination and resilience.

By connecting with the energy of the Carnelian, individuals can tap into their inner strength and courage.

Carnelian can be used in various ways to maximize its benefits, such as wearing it as jewelry, incorporating it into meditation practices, or placing it strategically in the home.

Understanding how to use carnelian effectively can help you harness its powerful energy and healing properties for your own well-being and personal growth.

Wearing Carnelian

Selecting and wearing carnelian jewelry can bestow courage and passionate inner strength, directly channeling its vivid vibrations into the body for maximum healing potency. Carnelian stones can be incorporated into various jewelry pieces, such as necklaces, bracelets, or earrings, allowing you to easily wear and benefit from their energy throughout the day.

Carnelian jewelry is a great way to access the healing power of the stone and to access the healing power of the stone.

Meditation with Carnelian

Meditating with Carnelian can help remove blockages and promote positive energy in your life. Holding the stone in your hand or placing it in front of you during meditation can help you connect with its energy and allow it to guide your practice. Ultimately, this can lead to emotional balance and reinforced creativity.

Carnelian is a powerful stone that can help you open up to the world.

Home Placement

Placing Carnelian in your home can enhance its benefits by creating an atmosphere of creativity, abundance, and protection. Ideal locations for Carnelian include the center of the home for balance and harmony, the south side for prosperity, facing west to boost creativity, and in the southeast for self-esteem.

Carnelian is a powerful stone that can help bring positive energy into your home.

Proper care and maintenance of your carnelian stones are essential to ensure their longevity and effectiveness. By cleaning, charging, and storing your stones correctly, you can preserve their powerful healing properties and continue benefiting from their energy for years to come.

Cleaning Carnelian

The best practices for cleaning Carnelian involve using warm soapy water and a soft brush, ensuring to rinse thoroughly afterward. It's important to avoid using harsh chemicals and abrasive materials, as these can damage the stone and diminish its healing properties.

Charging Carnelian

Carnelian can be charged by exposing it to sunlight, burying it in soil, or using other crystals such as Selenite or Clear Quartz. Charging your carnelian helps to restore its energy and intensify its healing capabilities, allowing you to maximize its benefits during use.

When charging your carnelian, it is important to remember that the process should be done.

When selecting a carnelian stone, it's important to know how to identify genuine carnelian and differentiate it from dyed agate or other imitations. By examining the stone's:

You can ensure that you're investing in a high-quality, authentic carnelian gemstone.

Color and Texture

Genuine carnelian stones exhibit a range of hues, from pale orange to deep reddish-brown. When assessing the texture, authentic Carnelian stones possess a smooth, waxy texture, while counterfeit stones have a rough, grainy texture.

Authentic Carnelian stones are also more translucent than their counterfeit counterparts, making them resemble a translucent stone. The translucency of the translucency.

Translucency and Luster

Translucency and luster are important factors in identifying authentic Carnelian stones. Genuine carnelian stones are translucent, whereas counterfeit stones are typically opaque. In terms of luster, genuine Carnelian stones possess a vitreous luster, while counterfeit stones usually have a dull luster.

It is important to note that these characteristics are not always reliable indicators of authenticity, as some characteristics are not always reliable indicators of authenticity.

In conclusion, carnelian is a truly remarkable gemstone with a rich history and powerful healing properties. From its fiery colors and chakra connections to its various uses for personal growth and well-being, Carnelian offers a wealth of benefits for those who embrace its energy. By properly caring for and utilizing this captivating stone, you can tap into its potent vibrations and transform your life in meaningful ways.
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