"What is Mindfulness?" - Lesson for kids

Mindfulness Activities and Lessons BUNDLE

This BUNDLE is designed to help youth understand and practice mindfulness to help support self-regulation, well-being, focused attention, and emotional control. Mindfulness is focusing our attention on the present moment without judgement. Being able to practice and use mindfulness techniques are powerful tools to combat anxiety and worry. This resource provides students with mindfulness practice and a greater understanding of why these strategies are so effective in dealing with stress. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching mindfulness. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to mindfulness. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, and anxiety. Product Contains: Over 65 pages designed to support the understanding of mindfulness and mindfulness practices 24 Lessons with a detailed educator guide Teaching Tips Sheet 4 Quizzes Informative Parent Letter 6 Mindful Coloring Pages 6 Posters 20 Vocabulary Terms Defined in Word Wall Format Reference sheet outlining current research, teaching tips, and special considerations for teaching mindfulness 24 Lessons: 1. What is Mindfulness? 2. A Mindful Body and Brain 3. The Positive Effects of Mindfulness 4. Mindful versus Unmindful 5. 5 x 5 Sensory Scan 6. Sensory Capture 7. The Color Detective 8. Eagle Eyes 9. A Mindful Breath 10. The Brain and Mindful Breathing 11. My Breathing Tools 12. Directed Relaxation 13. The Stressed Brain 14. A Mindful Brain 15. Brain Power 16. Savoring 17. Thoughts and Emotions 18. Mindful Emotions 19. Pleasant Events 20. Unpleasant Events 21. Mindful Kindness 22. Body SCANS 23. 5 Mindful Minutes 24. Kindness Reflection Product Features: Each lesson contains detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to the whole class or small group discussions. Posters can be printed and mounted in the classroom. Quizzes can be given as a pre and/or post-assessment. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Why Teach Mindfulness? Today’s youth have a lot of anxiety and stress. Frequently, students are triggered by events causing flight, fight, freeze (stress) reactions impacting self-regulation and ability to cope. Mindfulness practices help youth with their ability to regain a feeling of calm after a stress response. Mindfulness increases our resilience and well-being by improving our immune function (how we fight illness), increasing attention and focus, and helping us self-regulate. If you like this activity, you might also like our other MINDFULNESS resources: [Mindfulness Lesson – What is Mindfulness?](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722859) [Mindfulness Lesson – Mindfulness in Action](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722853) [Mindfulness Lesson – Stress and Mindfulness](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722855) [Mindfulness Lesson – Mindfulness and our Thoughts](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722854) [Mindfulness Lesson – Mindful Breathing](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722857) [Mindfulness Lesson – Senses and Mindfulness](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722858) [Mindfulness Vocabulary and Vocab Quizzes] (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722849) [Mindfulness Quizzes – Assess Student Knowledge](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722852) [Mindfulness Posters](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722850) [Mindfulness Coloring Pages](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722851 [Mindful Yoga Cards](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12723310) Please feel free to contact us with questions. 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