Mindfulness allows us to regulate our attention so that we benefit from positive experiences and limit the effect of worry and destructive experiences. Focusing our thinking on what brings us joy and fulfillment lets our thinking settle on the positive – positive thoughts and positive emotions.
Lessons and Activities:
Thoughts and Emotions
Mindful Emotions
Pleasant Events
Unpleasant Events
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 Features:
Each lesson contains detailed teaching instructions.
Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be in 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.
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 product, you might want to check out our other MINDFULNESS RESOURCES:
*Mindfulness BUNDLE
Mindfulness Lesson – Mindfulness in Action
Mindfulness Lesson – Stress and Mindfulness
Mindfulness Lesson – Mindfulness and our Thoughts
Mindfulness Lesson – Mindful Breathing
[Mindfulness Lesson – Senses and Mindfulness]
Mindfulness Lesson – What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness Vocabulary and Vocab Quizzes
Mindfulness Quizzes – Assess Student Knowledge
Mindfulness Posters
Mindfulness Coloring Pages
Mindful Yoga Cards
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