Since rain has become a recurring theme these days, today we are practicing this RAIN exercise adapted from the work of psychologist, Tara Brach, as a means of processing our emotions. The RAIN exercise is a powerful mindfulness tool that helps students recognize and process difficult emotions in a non-judgmental way. It’s an acronym that…
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Mindfulness Monday: Intention Setting Stars
Today we made paper stars and set an intention while we made them. Once students completed their star, they placed them in the intention box that I left on display in my classroom. Step 1: Prepare Your Paper Strips • Use strips of paper approximately ½ inch wide and 10-12 inches long. • For a…
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The Magic of Mindfulness
As a teacher, I see the effects of mismanaged mental health on a daily basis. Whether its students who turn to social media and vaping because they were never taught how to regulate their emotions, or well-meaning teachers who end up projecting their stress on their students because they have been forced into burnout by…