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Mindfulness Monday: Solar Eclipse 2024 Coloring Page

In honor of the solar eclipse later today, our activity was a coloring page. I remined students to be mindful of the fact that you can only view the eclipse with proper eyewear like the kind pictured on the coloring page!

Mindfulness Monday: Mindful Stickers

Today I distributed mindful stickers that remind students to be mindful of their breath. I encouraged them to stick them on there personal belongings or give it to a friend in order to spread awareness about the positive effects of mindfulness!

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Mindfulness Monday: Thought Jar

For today’s activity, I brought in a large mason jar and filled it with water and Glitter. For each class I demonstrated that shaking the jar symbolized a mind full of racing thoughts. Then, I placed the jar down on the desk and said when we take a mindful moment to be still, our thoughts…

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Mindfulness Monday: Aromatherapy

Today’s mindfulness activity is aromatherapy. I gave each students a cotton ball with a few drops of essential oils such as lavender, sandalwood, peppermint, rose, and bergamot, chamomile, and frankincense. Recent studies have shown the aromatherapy can have a positive effect on student learning. The different scents have a calming effect that helps students manage…

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Teacher Yoga

I am very grateful to Alyssa Mazzotta for offering a yoga class for our teachers on Wednesdays after school. It is such a great mid-week activity and just knowing I have a fun and calming class to look forward to get’s me through the day! Alyssa creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for her class.…

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Mindfulness Monday: Zentangle Art

For today’s Mindfulness Monday activity, we tried zentangle art. I gave students suggested patterns to follow to fill out their blank zentangle squares. Many students followed the patterns below but a few came up with some very interesting designs of their own!

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Mindfulness Monday: Breathing Sticks

Today’s activity was a hit because the breathing sticks also served as fidget toys. My students made a point to tell me how much they like the arts and craft style activities. To make the breathing sticks, I instructed the students to tie a knot at the bottom of the pipe cleaner, add the five…

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Mindfulness Monday: Origami Heart

The first day back from break is always a challenge so we took the time to focus on a mindful origami heart. Here is the link to the video we used:

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Mindfulness Monday: Be Your Own Valentine

Since it’s the week of Valentine’s Day, our Mindfulness Monday activity is to make yourself a Valentine’s Day heart. Using pink or red construction paper, cut out a heart and write a loving message to yourself. This is a great opportunity to celebrate self-love!

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