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Moving Mind, Body, and Spirit
Month: June 2016
Mindfulness in the Summer
School’s out for the summer! Today is officially day two of vacation and I am happy as can be. I love my job, but I also love the time that I can be away from it and spend time with my family. Last summer,… Continue Reading “Mindfulness in the Summer”
Mindful Monday: Wacky Thoughts vs. Realistic Thoughts
As I have mentioned before, so many of my students have anxiety. Mindfulness was introduced to them as a tool to help in stressful situations. My goal has been to give them a tool box when it comes to mindfulness so that they are… Continue Reading “Mindful Monday: Wacky Thoughts vs. Realistic Thoughts”
Mindful Monday: Loving Kindness
Like so many around our country and around the world, I am horribly saddened by the events in Orlando this weekend. While watching the coverage of the event on TV it made me think about mindfulness, my students, and my own children. I wonder… Continue Reading “Mindful Monday: Loving Kindness”
Past, Present, and Future Thoughts
For my middle school students, getting them to be “mindful” about how mindful they are is a bit of a challenge. Since I have started using mindfulness in my classroom, I have worked hard to get them to see how their brains work and… Continue Reading “Past, Present, and Future Thoughts”
Mindful Monday: Body Scan
Today I taught my students how to do a body scan as a relaxation technique. It is an excellent way to become aware of stress that you may not even realize that you have as well as a great way to relax. Through a… Continue Reading “Mindful Monday: Body Scan”
Mindful Eating Activity for Kids
When I decided to add mindfulness to my classroom, I knew that it was not going to be something that all kids would immediately buy into. My students are 11 and 12 years old. Getting them to buy into bringing a pencil each day… Continue Reading “Mindful Eating Activity for Kids”