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Integrating Mindfulness in Your Classroom Curriculum

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Make mindfulness a part of classroom learning by integrating it into curriculum-themed activities through exercises in breathing, sensory experience, guided imagery, and movement.

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Pick one idea to start. Practice it yourself. Use what works for you!

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                Why Practice Mindfulness in the Classroom?

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                Why Practice Mindfulness in the Classroom?

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Children learn best when they are relaxed and comfortable. Too often our minds are stressing about the past or worrying about the future. Mindfulness brings our full attention to the here and now; what better place is there to learn?!

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"Introducing movement into your classroom allows your students to tap into their natural way of learning."

Children can use yoga stretches throughout the day at their seats, in the gym, and outside

By physically mimicking their environment, they can make connections, gain confidence, and learn to develop their self-expression

Apply... use yoga cards for a fun brain break,  connect poses to the current topic, pick three poses at the end of the day as a review of what they have learned

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Olfactory or aromatherapy

Apply.... "mind jars"- have the children guess the smell or....

Diffuse natural oils through a diffuser.  Peppermint helps focus, lavender relaxes, etc..

Sense of Touch-

Apply.....sensory tables with sand, water, ice, or props or..

Play-doh, shaving cream, slime

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2. Mindfulness Through Sensory Experiences: 

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2. Mindfulness Through Sensory Experiences: 

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"Sensory experiences also help children to focus and relax."

Listening to music or sounds of nature

-Apply....play relaxing music to ease into the school day or to refocus after a high energy event like gym, recess, or assembly

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"By breathing deeply, you can use your breath to calm your body and mind."

Practice mindful breathing by placing one hand on your chest and one hand on your belly. Count to 3 as you inhale, count to 3 as you exhale

Have students pretend they are filling up a balloon.

Apply...this is a fast and easy way to relax before a test, during transitions, or in difficult situations.

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"Guided imagery develops children's imaginations. It also helps to integrate learning with prior knowledge."

Involves talking the students through a pretend journey into the topic at hand

Have the children close their eyes and imagine a journey through the ocean, space, etc.. They are the pilots and what they all see will be different.

Discuss their thoughts and ideas after.

Apply...good way to determine prior knowledge,
-Use before a test or sporting event to visualize success
-Relaxation journeys to calm down

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Integrating Mindfulness in Your Classroom Curriculum

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Integrating Mindfulness in Your Classroom Curriculum