Ideas to use with my learners in
class:
1) I will
create a “PEACE” a poster in my classroom with the PEACE definition because
even if we do not use mindfulness it is a great way for our learners to become
aware of their mind, body and breathing. I also learnt that our students are
curious and this poster might spark a conversation about mindfulness. (Peace is taken from our weekly article:
Mindfulness: A guide for Teachers by Dr. Amy Saltzman).
2) Play
meditation music while the learners are working quietly. My 8th
graders are describing their family/friends in German so we have a couple of
class periods when I can play the music. (breaks down to 45 minutes/day)
3) I will
also try to play the music when they transition into and out of my classroom.
(60 minutes/day)
4) Gratitude
emails:
I started
to send once or twice a month a random email to one of my learner parents just
telling them how wonderful their child is.
This week
I will try to send at least one or two per day.
*Interesting
part about these emails is that I am always getting a thank you back within 24
hours. Parents are very grateful that I contact them about something nice. (15 minutes/day)
5) I have
learners coming into my classroom during our SPARK walk (walk around the
hallways before homeroom, 7.40 – 8.05). I will try and play my morning mediation
I am listening too and I am curious how that will work out.
(10
minutes/day)
I
will also play the meditative music in the background.
