Mindfulness for Kids - 2nd-4th Grade
Course Overview
Mindfulness for Kids 2nd-4th Grade offers students 35 video lessons in which they can actively participate in mindfulness practices. Lessons include settling techniques, movement, contemplation, project creation, literature, relaxation and hands-on activities. The tools that students build from these practices will help in developing self-awareness, emotion regulation, attention building, compassion, resiliency and the ability to manage stress and anxiety. These tools for life are demonstrated by a certified mindfulness instructor who has been an educator for more than 20 years. Her lesson are taught in a fun, engaging manner. Enjoy!
This course includes:
* 5 UNITS
* 35 ENGAGING VIDEO-LESSONS (each approx. 10 minutes in length)
* 12 CHILDRENS' BOOKS READ ALOUD
* SUGGESTED HOMEWORK FOR CONTINUED PRACTICE
* 20 JOURNAL PAGES FOR ADDITIONAL PRACTICE AND REFLECTION
* RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR HOME USE
* OVER 5 HOURS OF MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES
Every session includes:
* Settling techniques for the body and mind
* Hands-on, participatory activities
* Reflection on how these mindfulness techniques can help us in daily life
* Questions for the students to consider
Course goals:
Upon course completion, students will have been introduced to more than 25 mindfulness techniques that they can have as "tools for life." These tools will offer students a variety of ways to handle stress, anxiety and daily emotions. These lessons will help build awareness, compassion and resiliency, alowing students to reach their potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Course topics include:
1) Introduction of instructor and overview of program
2) Definition of mindfulness
3) Mindful Listening practice
4) "Anchor Breathing"
5) Exploring Emotions
6) Labeling Thoughts
7) Mindfulness of Sight
8) Building Awareness of Environment
9) Developing Self-Awareness
10) Mindfulness in Conversation
11) "Mind Jar" Creation
12) Mindful Movement
13) Relaxation techniques
14) Developing Compassion
15) Mindful Eating
16) Dealing with Good News/ Bad News
17) Stress-Reduction Activities
18) Movement Games and Challenges
19) Counting Breathes
20) Body Awareness
21) Recognizing emotions - Handling Anger
22) Developing Concentration
23) “Heartfulness” Practice - Loving-Kindness Meditation
24) Kid Yoga
25) Children's Literature
26) Resiliency work
27) Recommended resources
28) Gratitude
29) Journal reflection
30) Questions to deepen and continue mindfulness practice in the future