These activities help a child “pay attention to life” by increasing awareness of the here and now, as well as promoting kindness, curiosity, and reflection.
These are first person statements that are used to encourage the user to think positively and confidently. They can be used to minimize self-doubt and other negative thoughts.
These are first person statements that are used to encourage the user to think positively and confidently. They can be used to minimize self-doubt and other negative thoughts.
Put your pointer finger on the start dot. Use your pointer finger to trace on the road. Take a deep breath in as you trace up. Let a deep breath out as you trace down. Repeat on other side.
Use your pointer finger to trace around each rainbow arc. Start at the bottom of each arc. Take a deep breath in as you trace up. Hold. Let a deep breath out as you trace down.
Includes 4 versions. Use your pointer finger to trace around your hand. Start at the bottom of your thumb. Take a deep breath in as you trace up a finger. Let a deep breath out as you trace down a finger.
Explicitly teach each strategy prior to placing desk strip on child’s desk/table. Tape desk strip on child’s desk/table to allow for a visual of brain breaks. Includes 3 different versions.
One way for students to practice mindfulness is to write a note of gratitude or encouragement to another person. Includes 18 ENCOURAGEMENT CARDS & 12 GRATITUDE CARDS.
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