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8 Mindful Brain Breaks with a Nature Theme

October 20, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Everyone needs a break in their day. This is true whether students are learning in the classroom (in person) or taking part in a virtual classroom and learning from a distance. Brain breaks are a healthy strategy to help kids and teens clear their minds, refocus, and start fresh. As a bonus, mindful brain breaks […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: mindfulness

18 Mindfulness Activities for Outdoors

June 23, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Mindfulness is a critical self-regulation strategy for people of all ages. It can help us feel calm, focused, and in control. Learning to be mindful doesn’t have to be confined to the four walls of a building or classroom. In fact, there are numerous opportunities to practice mindful activities outside. Here are a few outdoor […]

Filed Under: Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: mindfulness, social emotional learning

Mindfulness Journal Ideas You Can Try Today

January 20, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

Mindfulness journal activities for kids and teens to help feel calm, focused, and happy. Mindful activities teach self-control, emotional management, growth mindset, self-love, and so much more. Use this as a daily morning practice or in your calm down area. Perfect for home or school. This post has printable and ideas you can use right away!

Filed Under: Managing Challenging Behaviors, Positive Behavior Supports, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Teaching, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: mindfulness, sel, social emotional learning

Mindful Breathing Activities for Kids & Teens

December 8, 2019 by pathway2success 4 Comments

Mindful breathing is a technique that can help improve focus and restore calm into the classroom. Best of all, it’s a strategy that helps develop self-regulation skills, something that kids and teens need throughout their lives. What is Mindful Breathing? The idea behind mindful breathing is that if we can control our breathing, we can […]

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πŸŽ‰ Just added this article filled with attention πŸŽ‰ Just added this article filled with attention-restoring activities for kids and teens.

In our distraction-filled world, we are all desperately in need of strategies to help us clear and calm our busy minds.

Read the whole article filled with activities you can try today at my website!
A few instructional practices to teach and support A few instructional practices to teach and support social-emotional skills that kids need.
Use gratitude sentence starters to get students th Use gratitude sentence starters to get students thinking, talking, and writing!⁣
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These are a free activity you can get in my TPT store.⁣
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Spring is coming this week and I have so many idea Spring is coming this week and I have so many ideas for integrating skills into the great outdoors.⁣
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Have you ever tried taking a wonder walk? Just walk together and focus on anything that sparks your curiosity and interest.⁣
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This morning, just taking my dog outside, I saw American Woodcocks doing their display rituals. They make the funniest little peent noises and fly all around, all in an effort to attract a mate. Such an amazing thing to see!⁣
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Wonder if ALL around us and it leads to so much learning. Give it a try!
Taking a few minutes in the morning for a class me Taking a few minutes in the morning for a class meeting or morning meeting is a great way to build relationships and set the tone for success.⁣
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One of my favorite parts is that there are SO many ways to structure this time.⁣
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Start with a read aloud and focus on a certain skill, like self-control or perseverance.⁣
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Read positive affirmations together to build confidence and growth mindset.⁣
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Or you can read a quote of the day and talk about what it means.⁣
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Whatever you choose, those  few minutes of social-emotional focus make a difference.
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