Mindfulness in the Classroom by Karen Zdravkovski https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3 Integrating Mindfulness in Your Classroom Curriculum en-us 2017-06-13 12:35:55 UTC 2025-12-11 23:00:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dootheets.png Integrating Mindfulness in Your Classroom Curriculum klzdravkovski https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176241530 2017-06-13 12:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176241530 3. Guided Imagery: klzdravkovski https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176283060 "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
]]> 2017-06-13 16:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176283060 1. Mindfulness Through Breath: klzdravkovski https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176283161 "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. 

]]> 2017-06-13 16:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176283161 2. Mindfulness Through Sensory Experiences: klzdravkovski https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176784662 "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


]]> 2017-06-18 22:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176784662 Sensory Experiences Continued.. klzdravkovski https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176787587
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
]]> 2017-06-18 23:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176787587 4. Mindfulness Through Movement: klzdravkovski https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176788500 "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
]]> 2017-06-18 23:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176788500 Why Practice Mindfulness in the Classroom? klzdravkovski https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176788753 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?!]]> 2017-06-19 00:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176788753 Start Small: klzdravkovski https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176788860 Pick one idea to start. Practice it yourself. Use what works for you!]]> 2017-06-19 00:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/176788860 Link to Article: klzdravkovski https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/177374184 2017-06-25 14:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/klzdravkovski/gqkuq03113k3/wish/177374184