Video Playlist: The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation for Kids

by Catharine Hannay


Here are several brief (5-15 minute) videos about school-based mindfulness and meditation programs and kids' perspectives on the benefits of mindfulness.

Please keep in mind that there are many factors that contribute to an effective mindfulness program, including:

• trained instructors with their own long-term mindfulness practice; 
• a trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive approach; and
• support from administrators, classroom teachers, and parents.

Mindfulness in Education to Lower Stress and Violence

TED Talk by teen mindfulness educator Adam Avin, founder of Wuf Shanti.

Kids Explain the Benefits of Mindfulness in Their Own Words

The Heart of Education: Peace in Schools

This is from Peace in Schools' series of videos
of adults and youth talking about the benefits of mindfulness.

 The Inner Resilience Program Chatsworth Elementary School

Learning to Breathe Mindfulness Curriculum

 Meditation Helps Lower Truancy and Suspensions

Mindfulness and Education 
interview with Daniel Rechtschaffen of Mindful Schools

Mindfulness in Action by Sherry-Lynne Kirschner 

A School Transformed: 
King-Chavez Elementary School

To Introduce Yoga and Mindfulness 
in the Classroom, This District Starts With Its Teachers 

"Aliza and the Mind Jar" 

featuring yoga and mindfulness instructor Kelli Love 

(on vimeo rather than youtube, so I can't include an embedded video)

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related posts:

5 Tips for Successfully Implementing a Mindfulness Program at Your School

Mindfulness in Schools: Research-Based Support for Teacher Training

Thought-Provoking Videos About Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and Yoga for Young Children: Tips, Books, Apps, and Activities

Teaching Yoga, Mindfulness, and Meditation to Teens