Monster Meditation #1

Activity Overview

Preschool-aged children are exposed to many different ways to self-regulate their bodies and minds. A key development towards independence is the ability to employ self-soothing techniques as the moment calls for them. Mindfulness begins in even our youngest classrooms! In this episode, Cookie Monster can't wait for his cookies to be done baking! His friend Mr. Andy from Headspace is here to help with a Monster Meditation utilizing the strategy, I-Sense - exploring the wonder of each of our five senses, one at a time.

What You Need

• A space to practice mindfulness that is free of other distractions

• A device to watch "Monster Meditation #1: I-Sense with Cookie Monster and Headspace"

Steps

1. Utilize this video from Sesame Street to introduce the I-Sense technique to your student.

2. Follow up as often as you like by revisiting the video and also practicing without the video.

Guiding Questions

• How did you feel before we did our I-Sense?

• How do you feel after?

• When would be a good time to practice again? When you are calm? When you are excited?