TL;DR: It is important to teach young children how to meditate and practice mindfulness at a very early age. This gives them a head start in becoming a positive, joyful, and compassionate person. Here are two mindfulness practices to try with young children: Belly Buddies and Spidey Senses. See below for links. We want our children to be physically and … Read More
Caring for Our Minds
TL;DR: Why don’t we talk more about self-care that can occur during the work day? The goal of meditation is not to take a mindful minute each day, but to eventually be able to find mindful moments in every part of the day. Have students use a tool like a T-chart to focus on what I CAN control vs. what … Read More
Creating Mindful Moments
TL;DR: There are a number of strategies for creating mindful moments as an educator. Mindful moments will help you create balance in your teaching career. “We are the creators of our own destiny; with each moment we live, we have the opportunity to touch another life and make the moments count.” Mindfulness is a Buddhist-inspired spiritual awareness practice. It allows … Read More
