Drop Your Anchor

by Empowering Education | Oct 23, 2020 | Mindfulness in the Classroom

Be As the Water Imagine your thoughts as a flowing river, stretching from the peaks of the mountains to the vast ocean of possibility. Just as water seeks the path of least resistance, when we are functioning at our best our thoughts flow naturally, uninterrupted and...

Mindful Art Activities for Kids

by Charlie Merrow | Oct 21, 2020 | Mindfulness in the Classroom

Mindful Art in the Classroom Think about all the different types of art.Drawing, painting, music, jewelry, rap, sculpting, writing. The list can go on and on.  Now think about mindfulness.Paying attention to the present moment.  I don’t know about you, but I see a...

Mindfulness in Kindergarten

by Cody Wiggs | Aug 7, 2020 | Mindfulness in the Classroom

How do I teach mindfulness to kindergarteners? We already know the benefits of mindfulness for kids, but how exactly should you get your youngest learners practicing mindfulness? Let’s take a closer look at what exactly mindfulness is, how to practice it in elementary...

How to Explain Mindfulness to a Child

by Ciaran Ivanovic | Jul 21, 2020 | Mindfulness in the Classroom

Mindful Kids: Explaining Mindfulness to a Child I contributed this post to Empowering Education because it can be challenging to explain mindfulness to a child. At Mindful Kids we provide children with tools to help them navigate life’s demands and discover peace and...

Benefits of Mindfulness for Children

by Charlie Merrow | Jun 10, 2020 | Mindfulness in the Classroom

Benefits of Mindfulness for Kids If you’re the type of educator like I was a number of years ago, you might immediately feel like mindfulness isn’t for you – I invite you to challenge those assumptions. Mindful awareness for children doesn’t...

Positive Affirmations for Kindergarteners

by Charlie Merrow | May 18, 2020 | Mindfulness in the Classroom

Trying to teach kindergarteners positive self-talk? Turn “I think I can…” into “I CAN!” with positive affirmations. It’s important to teach positive affirmations to kindergarteners so that they believe in themselves and build self-esteem....