While there is no school on our Blake Wednesday Advisory, we would still like each advisory to find time to introduce mindfulness (link to google doc of this lesson) through these activities.
Begin by sharing this video below. https://youtu.be/kk7IBwuhXWM
After watching the video, take time for students to brainstorm a WordSplash on the white board or shared space of any stresses/challenges/worries they have.
What is the impact on you when you name your stressors and write them down?
We are going to practice letting go and being present. Everyone should find a comfortable spot in the classroom at their desk or on the floor and have them shut their eyes (if they are comfortable).
Guided mindfulness/breathing exercise: https://youtu.be/dEzbdLn2bJc
During their guided meditation erase the WordSplash so, when students open their eyes everything they wrote is gone.
How did the mindfulness meditation make you feel?
Challenges, distractions etc.
Do you see any benefits to taking 5 minutes to refocus? What are they?
Would you like to do this again? why/why not?
If you have time, end with: https://youtu.be/up3MZuYkf-g
or FlipGrid it!
Go to the Blake Advisory FlipGrid to share your experience. Click on the image or open the app and join with the
CODE (Ask Ms. Horvath)