Mindfulness by Caitlin Chisholm https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k How do you practice mindfulness and what benefits do you notice? What was one thing that you may take-away from today? Do you think mindfulness has a place in schools? If so why? en-us 2018-11-12 22:21:57 UTC 2018-11-19 23:33:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306152918 I practice mindfulness by taking 5 minutes of my day to remind myself that I have things to be grateful for even if I'm having a rough day. I also do yoga and dance, and it really helps re centre me.]]> 2018-11-19 23:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306152918 Mindfulness in school https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306152919 Yes I believe mindfulness needs to be taught to students, and the earlier the better. It is a part of self-regulation.

]]> 2018-11-19 23:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306152919 I practice mindfulness before bed as a way of getting out of the negative thought loop. caitlin_chisholm https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306152990 2018-11-19 23:31:14 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306152990 When I am feeding the animals before heading to school, it's a nice way for me to be in the moment zoe_fielding https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153043 2018-11-19 23:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153043 Mindfulness in Schools https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153050 Absolutely believe it needs to be taught in schools! It is a huge part of self-regulation and becoming aware of yourself as an individual and a learner.]]> 2018-11-19 23:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153050 Mindfulness at ALL hours https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153072 - Yoga, meditation, journaling
- Just being aware of your emotions and how they might be pulling your day 
- Taking time for yourself and knowing you deserve it! ]]> 2018-11-19 23:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153072 I also believe mindfulness has a place in schools. In grade 2, my daughter was taught mindfulness by her guidance counselor. She was identified as a student who would benefit from the extra help and I thought it was great for her to be exposed to it! https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153084 2018-11-19 23:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153084 I think mindfulness is especially important in this day and age when students are constantly being bombarded by social media and other forms of distracting information. https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153094 2018-11-19 23:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153094 https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153104 I practice mindfulness by focusing on how I feel each major moment of the day, and process those feelings]]> 2018-11-19 23:31:57 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153104 We have a Thursday morning optional mindfulness practice for all staff at our school. caitlin_chisholm https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153228 2018-11-19 23:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/caitlin_chisholm/1zx23s5frd7k/wish/306153228