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Marble Roll: A Cooperative Game for Teaching Mindfulness
A fun mindfulness activity by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village Community, from the book Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children
Human Camera: A Mindfulness Activity to Engage the Senses
A fun mindfulness activity by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village Community, from the book Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children
Jungle Yoga Adventure for Kids
Sara Weis of GoGo Yoga for Kids shares a fun lesson plan to help kids get fit, flexible and focused.
Using Mantras While Teaching Kids Yoga
Sara J. Weis of GoGo Yoga for Kids explains how to use mantras in kids yoga classes.
Four Mindfulness Games for One or More Children
Games to help kids become more focused, calm, alert, and ready to learn, from Sara J. Weis of GoGo Yoga for Kids
The Best Ways to Teach Yoga to Different Ages of Kids
Sara J. Weis of GoGo Yoga for Kids shares best practices for teaching kids aged 2-14.
The Perfectionist, the Cop, and the Energizer Bunny: Teacher Archetypes in Real Life
The pros and cons of typical teaching roles. (by Catharine Hannay)
Wizards, Buddies, and Laid-Back Dudes: Teacher Archetypes in Real Life
The pros and cons of typical teaching roles. (by Catharine Hannay)
What (Arche)Type of Teacher are You?
Educators tend to fall into one or more of the six main types of teaching roles.
Making Space for Our Experience: A Body-Based Awareness Practice
by Amy Edelstein, from her book The Conscious Classroom: The Inner Strength System™ for Transforming the Teenage Mind
Exploring Our Humanity with Mindfulness: What Our Bodies Can Teach Us
How to use mindfulness, visualization and inquiry practices to teach history and what it means to be human, by Ira Rabois, author of Compassionate Critical Thinking
Giant Strides: A Seated Walking Practice
by Master Kam Chuen Lam, from his book The Qigong Workbook for Anxiety
What Are the Benefits of Mindfulness?
Research and reflections on the benefits of mindfulness for adults and kids
5 Tips for Successfully Implementing a Mindfulness Program at Your School
How can a mindfulness program have a long-term, sustainable impact on a school community? (by Keith Horan)
Teacher Awareness is Key to Responsibly Sharing Mindfulness with Youth
by Amy Edelstein, from her book The Conscious Classroom: The Inner Strength System™ for Transforming the Teenage Mind
No Winners or Losers: Noncompetitive Games for Kids
12 games appropriate for mindfulness classes or groups of children at school, summer camp, or birthday parties.
Tense and Let Go: Yoga Nidra Relaxation Practice for Kids
by Jennifer Cohen Harper, from her book Little Flower Yoga for Kids
Realistic Self-Care: What Does Your Body Need?
Our bodies all have the same basic needs: movement, nourishment, and rest. (by Catharine Hannay)