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What Is Mindfulness?

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This What Is Mindfulness? lesson plan also includes:

Stop. Breathe. Think. A richly detailed activity on mindfulness introduces freshmen to meditation as a coping strategy to deal with stress.

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Concepts
social-emotional learning, casel, mindfulness, meditation, coping skills, stress management, stressors, resilience, anxiety, depression, healthy habits, mental health, the brain, compassion, self control, self discipline
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Instructional Ideas
  • Consider sharing the TED Talk video with parents and caregivers
  • Remind class members to keep all unit materials in their Health Smart binder
Classroom Considerations
  • Some families object to teaching meditation techniques in schools; check your school's policy on using meditation in the classroom
Pros
  • Includes a list of free phone apps designed to help reduce stress
  • Also includes a list of positive coping skills
Cons
  • None