Mindfulness by Sha-Shana Percy

Mindfulness in the classroom

shashanapercy103 — 2024-10-28 08:18:37 UTC

Momenta School integrates social-emotional learning into daily routines alongside academics. Students practice mindfulness through core breathing exercises to build self-regulation skills, allowing them to connect with their emotions and stay grounded. Guided by positive psychology, teachers encourage kindness, empathy, and self-care. Tools like beanie babies and Hoberman spheres make deep-breathing exercises engaging for younger students, promoting a calm learning environment. This approach empowers students to independently manage their emotions, equipping them with lifelong skills for self-regulation and emotional well-being.

Guided Class Meditation

shashanapercy103 — 2024-10-28 08:45:52 UTC

· Prepare the Environment: Play soft, calming music. Instruct students to sit upright with their hands resting on their desks or in their laps.

· Begin with Breathing: Lead students through a few deep breaths, inhaling for three seconds and exhaling slowly for three seconds.

· Introduce a Focus: Ask students to imagine what a positive, fulfilling day at school looks like for them.

· Visualize and Reflect: Guide them to picture their ideal day, considering actions they can take to contribute positively to their experience and support their classmates.

· Wrap-Up: End with a few more deep breaths, encouraging students to carry their intentions into the day.

Guided Breathing Exercise

shashanapercy103 — 2024-10-28 09:01:24 UTC

Choose a Position: Invite students to stand or sit comfortably.
Hand Placement: Ask students to place both hands on their belly. Optional: give them a small object, like a block, to place on their belly for extra focus.
Focus and Breathe: Students can close their eyes or look at their hands. Guide them to take slow, deep breaths, noticing the movement in their hands or the object as they breathe.
Count the Breaths: Count aloud, “Inhale, one; exhale, two,” repeating until five minutes pass (use a timer if helpful).
Reflect on the Breath: Encourage students to focus only on breathing, observing each breath’s feel and sensation.

Mindfulness Jar

shashanapercy103 — 2024-10-29 01:21:54 UTC

Create a Mindfulness Jar in the classroom. Each student writes down something that helps them feel calm or happy (e.g., taking deep breaths, doing yoga, practicing gratitude, hugging a friend) and places it in the jar.
If students feel overwhelmed or need a break during the day, they can pull an idea from the jar to remind them of simple ways to feel better and refocus.

Mindfulness Lesson Plans

shashanapercy103 — 2024-10-29 01:25:21 UTC

Effects of a mindfulness-based intervention on the perception of basic psychological need satisfaction among special education students.

shashanapercy103 — 2024-10-29 01:47:07 UTC

The article discusses the impact of a mindfulness-based intervention on elementary school students with severe learning disabilities. It focuses on improving basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) and reducing internalized symptoms (anxiety and depression). The study, conducted as a randomized cluster trial, showed that mindfulness practices can positively influence students' emotional well-being and psychological needs, contributing to better mental health outcomes. These findings suggest that mindfulness can be a useful tool in supporting students with learning challenges.

shashanapercy103 — 2024-10-29 02:03:46 UTC

This TED talk explores the importance of mindful breathing as a tool for reducing stress, improving mental health, and promoting well-being in educational environments. By stimulating the vagus nerve, mindful breathing triggers the body’s relaxation response, offering a practical way to address emotional challenges students face despite high academic performance. The speaker advocates for integrating mindfulness practices in schools to foster compassion, joy, and connection, which are essential for emotional and academic success. The ultimate message is about nurturing students’ emotional well-being while promoting academic achievement.

shashanapercy103 — 2024-10-29 02:23:33 UTC

Mindfulness Strategies for Kids

shashanapercy103 — 2024-10-29 02:27:35 UTC

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