Activity: Students practice the mindfulness activities that are in the story. The video is paused so students can practice each activity two or more times.
Materials needed: Charts that illustrate the steps of each exercise so this can become part of the routine, especially when students need to calm down or focus.
Directions: Teacher: “Today we will practice something called mindfulness. We will do some breathing exercises that will help us when we may feel like we need to calm down when we’re upset, confused, frustrated, scared, nervous, or uncomfortable. We’ll follow the narrator, who is the author of this book, and do what she does. Then we’ll talk about how we can use this anywhere, anytime, whenever we need it.” Guide students through the video, pausing it when needed so students can keep up with the exercises.
Wrap it up: Explain: We will be practicing these breathing exercises here at school so that you can memorize them. You will be encouraged to use what you learned today outside of school and share about how it worked for you next time we practice.
Related resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvmA2g3HliE
Activity: Students practice the mindfulness activities that are in the story. The video is paused so students can practice each activity two or more times.
Materials needed: Charts that illustrate the steps of each exercise so this can become part of the routine, especially when students need to calm down or focus.
Directions: Teacher: “Today we will practice something called mindfulness. We will do some breathing exercises that will help us when we may feel like we need to calm down when we’re upset, confused, frustrated, scared, nervous, or uncomfortable. We’ll follow the narrator, who is the author of this book, and do what she does. Then we’ll talk about how we can use this anywhere, anytime, whenever we need it.” Guide students through the video, pausing it when needed so students can keep up with the exercises.
Wrap it up: Explain: We will be practicing these breathing exercises here at school so that you can memorize them. You will be encouraged to use what you learned today outside of school and share about how it worked for you next time we practice.
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