Mind Yeti: What Is Mindfulness?
From Mind Yeti · 2020
1 minK1st2nd3rd4th5th6thSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
A one-minute kid-facing introduction to the whole idea behind Mind Yeti: mindfulness means paying attention to what's happening right now, on purpose, in a calm and friendly way. A gentle on-ramp before the class tries any of the guided sessions -- it tells kids what they're about to practice and why it helps.
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Discussion questions
Getting ready to practice
- In your own words, what does it mean to be "mindful"?
- When during the school day might it help to stop and pay attention to what's happening right now?
- What is one thing you're hoping mindfulness could help you with?
Quick work-a-long
Notice five things: Words to know -- *mindful, attention, calm.* Sit still for thirty seconds and quietly name five things you can hear or feel right now. That's mindfulness -- paying attention on purpose.