Resources and Ideas December 2019 Slowing Down and Seasonal Mindfulness
FOR OUR STUDENTS
As we move into the busy holiday season, we feel overwhelmed yet excited. Many also find the holidays a time of stress and sadness
Mindful Moments to Ponder:
- Take a moment to look around your classroom at all your students. Note the ones who you know may need a little extra of you this time of year. Be a listening ear. This article gives some tips for supporting our kids.
- Remember to set up conditions for positive experiences. If we are taking our students to events or concerts we can allow extra snacks beforehand, or offer noise cancelling head-phones to students that need them. This article is about preventing stress and anxiety in children during the holidays.
- Give our students an opportunity to serve others. The act of giving brings joy in return. There are many worthy charities, perhaps co-creating projects with your students that they are interested in being a part of. Here are some ideas.
- Make a commitment to quiet mindful moments. Check out these resources that mirror our Trina Markusson Settle your Sparkles with Snow Globes!
- Mindful breathing- use the star graphic to encourage breathing into the Christmas spirit.
- Create a gratitude tree and students can decorate it with things they are thankful for. This link is free Christmas lights to write on.
RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS:
Moments to Use Mindfulness this Season:
- As with our students we too can focus on mindfulness during the holiday season. Check out Citrus and Sun for some great ideas.
- Consider a tech free Vintage Christmas.
- Take in all good experiences.
- Remember what the season is about. Be intentional, don’t overbook, and make time for downtime. Stay healthy!
- Control what you can, your thoughts!
“Here’s to a joyful present and a well-remembered past. Best wishes for Happy Holidays and a magnificent New Year.”
Resources:
- http://citrusandsun.com/mindful-and-bright/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=523690414_19028258_320239
- https://www.weareteachers.com/supporting-students-winter-break/
- https://educationsvoice.wordpress.com/2017/11/19/mindfulness-in-the-classroom-christmas-mindfulness/
- https://mothersniche.com/gratitude-lights-for-christmas-free-printables/
- http://www.elsa-support.co.uk/take-mindful-minute/
- https://www.huffpost.com/entry/want-to-slow-down-and-enj_b_13490412?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAM25G53gWrE51uedLqGctSFueRqLjlU22CnR90k2FzaQu5TDC-fXHIhWl6hwvdtMK_u9zkHnnPrXiHg83uWS8G03SzlzeLDtOW6vxJwBufIPvvsLqJZR9OnyYoKp7nTUd8aKQ0e3mNOyN5K7pw1llHmxv-YkcnkIrC49vG536klO
- Contact SECTA Wellness- amber.fornwald@secpsd.ca
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