Resources for Practicing and Teaching Mindfulness
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by Catharine Hannay, founder of MindfulTeachers.org
Here are a variety of useful activities and resources for practicing and teaching:
mindfulness and meditation,
kindness and compassion,
generosity and gratitude,
social responsibility, and
social-emotional skills.
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If you're looking for different types of mindfulness activities and complementary practices:
If you're looking for particular types of teaching resources for mindfulness and values-based teaching:
If you're interested in best practices in teaching mindfulness:
A Very Brief Introduction to Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Teaching
5 Tips for Successfully Implementing a Mindfulness Program at Your School
Teacher Awareness is Key to Responsibly Sharing Mindfulness with Youth
Mindfulness and Yoga for Young Children: Tips, Books, Apps, and Activities
If you're looking for a variety of different perspectives on mindfulness:
If you found these resources useful, you might also be interested in theSelf-Care Resources for educators and other helping professionals.