Mindfulness Update Week Three
Hello Parents! On Tuesday, the students learned a new tool to keep their attention focused when we practice mindful breathing. They learned the anchor words, “breathing in and breathing out” to help keep their minds from wondering away. We talked about the nature of how busy our minds are and I demonstrated that to them with a “mind jar”. To learn how to make a mind jar at home, follow this link here: https://goo.gl/SYrtgt
On Thursday, we did a heartfulness practice on generosity. We shared that when we give something because we want to, it feels really good. The kids shared their ideas on what generosity meant and we brainstormed ways we could be generous every day without spending any money.
As a reminder, if you’d like to practice mindfulness with your student, ask your teacher about signing up for Inner Explorer (it’s free!). You can receive a link to the audio tracks the students listen to so you can practice together at home.
One final note, on October 27th, learn about using mindful games to cultivate mindfulness within your family. Susan Kaiser Greenland, best-selling author of The Mindful Child will be presenting at Groves High School in Birmingham on her new book Mindful Games. If you’re interested you can register here: http://www.mc4me.org/events. To contact me, email me at [email protected].
Hello Parents! On Tuesday, the students learned a new tool to keep their attention focused when we practice mindful breathing. They learned the anchor words, “breathing in and breathing out” to help keep their minds from wondering away. We talked about the nature of how busy our minds are and I demonstrated that to them with a “mind jar”. To learn how to make a mind jar at home, follow this link here: https://goo.gl/SYrtgt
On Thursday, we did a heartfulness practice on generosity. We shared that when we give something because we want to, it feels really good. The kids shared their ideas on what generosity meant and we brainstormed ways we could be generous every day without spending any money.
As a reminder, if you’d like to practice mindfulness with your student, ask your teacher about signing up for Inner Explorer (it’s free!). You can receive a link to the audio tracks the students listen to so you can practice together at home.
One final note, on October 27th, learn about using mindful games to cultivate mindfulness within your family. Susan Kaiser Greenland, best-selling author of The Mindful Child will be presenting at Groves High School in Birmingham on her new book Mindful Games. If you’re interested you can register here: http://www.mc4me.org/events. To contact me, email me at [email protected].