Self-Awareness
Throughout these weeks, students will gain self-awareness through activities that require them to focus and bring their attention to their own actions, thoughts, and emotions.
Week 1
Positive Affirmation: I am whole.
Breathing Activity: Know your Breath
Guided Meditation: Body Scan
Yoga Pose: Table Top
Activity: What bugs you?
Week 2
Positive Affirmation: My perspective is important.
Breathing Activity: Ice Breath
Guided Meditation: Grounding Meditation
Yoga Pose: Bridge
Activity: Learn and practice Grounding Techniques
Week 3
Positive Affirmation: I love myself.
Breathing Activity: Bumblebee Breath
Guided Meditation: Focus on the Colors
Yoga Pose: Star
Activity: All About Me Book and share with classmates
Week 4
Positive Affirmation: I am calm, relaxed, and peaceful.
Breathing Activity: Yawning Breath
Guided Meditation: Listening Game
Yoga Pose: Warrior 2
Activity: Rainbow Walk and Anger Buttons
In depth...
Week 1
Breathing exercise: Know your Breath: As you slowly breathe in and out, check in with your five sense. What can you feel, hear, taste, smell, or see?
Week 2
Breathing Exercise: Ice Breath: Sit very still like you are frozen in ice. Notice how your body moves as you breathe in and out.
Week 3
Week 3: Bumblebee Breath: Take a deep breath in through your nose. When you breathe out, buzz quietly.
Week 4
Breathing exercise: Yawning Breath: Breathe in a big, mindful yawn, paying attention to all the sensations you feel. Then let your breath out.
Activity: Rainbow Walk: This activity helps children focus and pay attention to their surroundings. Take your students on a walk and ask them to find something that matches each color of the rainbow. It is best to focus on the colors in order so that they’re only focusing on one thing at a time (remind them to keep their thoughts to a minimum)! They can bring a journal or piece of paper for them to track their findings. They can also share it verbally.