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? I think I Can to I CAN! It’s important to teach positive affirmations to kindergarteners so that they believe in themselves and build self-esteem.  As a classroom teacher, I always started my year with my youngest...

Student New Year’s Resolutions in the Classroom

by Charlie Merrow | Jan 1, 2020 | Mindfulness in the Classroom

You’ve probably made some New Year’s resolutions — and you probably didn’t keep them! Our students also struggle to set and achieve goals but teachers can help with a few simple moves. According to recent research, a student’s ability to set and achieve goals is...

Five Tips to Reduce Winter Break Anxiety for Students

by Charlie Merrow | Dec 3, 2019 | Mindfulness in the Classroom

Teachers are almost always excited about an upcoming vacation, but as we approach the winter break, your students may also be experience excitement and joy mixed with feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. This month, we reached out to a handful of educators, school...