Mindfulness
A program targeting Pre-K children through adolescence that develops the child’s inner and outer awareness of experience in thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations to build a sense of mindful awareness.
Drawing from research developed at Drexel University and La Salle University, this quiz assesses how mindful you are. When you’re done, you’ll learn more about what mindfulness is, how much you currently practice it, and how you can promote more of it in your life.
Supports the use of contemplative and introspective practices in higher education to facilitate active learning and research environments to cultivate a meaningful experience and a more compassionate society.
An organizational collective of groups and individuals aimed towards supporting mindfulness training as a necessary component of youth education.
This website provides examples of mindfulness creating a positive influence in the classroom and children’s attention capacity, and how educators can use the tips on the website for their own curriculum. There are also a few links located on the article to further educate the reader on Mindfulness.
The Teaching Channel provides free membership to create an online community in which teachers can learn, connect, and inspire each other to improve outcomes for K-12 students across America. The website provides over 175 videos on how to effecively teach to the Common Core Standards.
A series of meditation recordings designed to introduce mindfulness to teens.
An assessment measuring mindfulness in children, developed by Dr. Ruth Baer.
Megan Cowan, founder of the Mindful Schools program, provides some guidelines for educators who want to incorporate mindfulness into the school day.
MARC fosters and publicizes research to support the scientific benefits of mindful awareness, offering tools and classes to professionals in mental health, medicine, and K-12 education.
Teachers face stressful days and often can be given overwhelming tasks. Studies show that those who show gratitude, despite the hardships, often see a decrease in stress, are more productive, and feel much better overall. The goal of this challenge is to make your life a little bit better one day at at time. “The 5 Day Gratitude Challenge” aims to put a little structure into giving thanks, and offers an opportunity to encourage people.
This collection of videos and lesson plans is about kindness, empathy, and the importance of practicing mindfulness. These resources will help educators foster resilience in students grades 6-12, and include strategies to help teenagers cope with the stresses of everyday life, as well as specific challenges. The collection offers proactive approaches to help students forge new friendships and explore the concepts of self-care, care for others, and the responsibilities associated with being a supportive community member.