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What Can Mindfulness Look Like in My Classroom?
What Can Mindfulness Look Like in My Classroom?
As educators, don't be afraid to let your own interests & passions SHINE and INSPIRE your students. Here is an example of an iMovie that blends a love for bird watching and soulful music experienced during a yoga class. The end result, a wonderfully CHILL, Meditative video that inspires a sense of connection and calm.
Yoga - Embedding daily physical activity like yoga or dance to support physical & emotional needs
Meditation - Using a guided digital program like "Headspace" or "Calm" to strategically teach & support skills
Pebble Meditation - using physical objects to support our emotional thoughts
Connecting with Nature - either in the classroom or in outside environments
Please note that for Mindfulness Strategies to authentically support students' emotional, physical and social needs, consistent time and "messaging" must be given. Students with autism typically desire predictable structures and routines. By giving time daily to developing practices that work for each of your students, authentic skills will develop. In addition, within a co-learning capacity, these strategies can be reflected on student IEPs and/or Transition planning documents.
Please note that for Mindfulness Strategies to authentically support students' emotional, physical and social needs, consistent time and "messaging" must be given. Students with autism typically desire predictable structures and routines. By giving time daily to developing practices that work for each of your students, authentic skills will develop. In addition, within a co-learning capacity, these strategies can be reflected on student IEPs and/or Transition planning documents.
Mindfulness to Support Emotions & Reactions
Mindfulness to Support Emotions & Reactions
Click here to access a google form activity that uses the video above.
Meditation
Meditation
Mindfulness explained by Australian Students.
Mindfulness explained by Australian Students.
Scientific Explanation of Mindfulness & its positive impact upon the Brain, Emotions & Behaviour.
Scientific Explanation of Mindfulness & its positive impact upon the Brain, Emotions & Behaviour.
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