Mindfulness
is a new special that has been introduced to the students at A.M. Chaffee
Elementary School. Mindfulness has many
different definitions but one that we use with children is: focusing on the
present moment. The practice of
mindfulness teaches students how to pay attention which is an important skill
for academics and social emotional learning.
This class is designed to introduce mindfulness in a fun and
developmentally appropriate way. Each week
students are introduced to a new mindful skill and mindful movement while incorporating
aspects of a social emotional learning curriculum. This program is designed to help children
develop attention skills, impulse control, sensory awareness, emotional
regulation, and empathy. It is our
intention that this program will decrease stress in students and increase
well-being thus creating more effective learners. |
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