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Practice Guided Meditations
Guided meditations are a short script or video clip you can play that helps students relax their minds and bodies.
Have students sit comfortably or lie down on a rug. Have them close their eyes and practice their deep breathing. Turn the lights off for an added calming effect! As they get comfortable, start the guided meditation and let it play through. Kids might feel silly at first, but with just a few minutes, they will notice the calming effect this meditation can bring!
Mindfulness 5-4-3-2-1. This is one of my favorite strategies for practicing mindfulness because it can be done anywhere and anytime. You don’t need any special props! Have students sit comfortably and just look around the room. Tell them to use their senses to observe the immediate environment. Slowly go through the list. Have them identify 5 things that they can see, 4 things they can touch, 3 things they can hear, 2 things they can small, and 1 thing they can taste. Take your time with each and remind students to absorb the feelings they experience.
Improved Self Regulation
Students are less emotionally reactive and better able to carefully choose appropriate actions.
Increased Self-Esteem
Non-Judgment and acceptance of oneself
Decreased Worry
It teaches students to quiet the “clutter” by tuning out thoughts about the past or worries about the future.
Improvements in Social Skills
When students learn to accept themselves and acknowledge their own emotions, pain, or experiences, they are more attuned to others’ emotions as well.
Improved Concentration
Focusing on the present moment.
Increased Body Image
More accepting of their own experiences, identities, and bodies.
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