Mindfulness

Mindfulness is focusing our awareness on the present moment, acknowledging and accepting our feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.

Check back for interactive slides and videos of mindfulness techniques for the WHOLE family!

Some of these mindfulness techniques we have done together in school. Some will be especially good for resetting after time online.

When Sophie Gets Angry- Really, Really Angry… By Molly Bang

Eye Pillow.mp4

Do you need some help relaxing after being on an electronic or having some strong emotions? In this video I will teach you how to make a no-sew eye pillow.

Materials:one kids sock (not a short sock)long grain rice or flax seedOptional- an essential oil that has a calming scent such as lavender, orange, rose or chamomile.

magic breath.mp4

"My Magic Breath - Finding Calm through Mindful Breathing" Written by Nick Ortner and Alison Taylor. Pictures by Michelle Polizzi

Listen to the story and then make your own magic breath tube. To do this you will need:

1 empty toilet paper roll

tape

A few thin strips of paper, tissue paper, streamers or even toilet paper.

Brain Breaks!

Self Esteem and Emotional Well-Being Library Ms. Kopley