Resources
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Heads In, Hearts In: Mindful Eating
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will practice mindful eating. The goal of mindful eating is to eat slowly using all of your senses. This activity will challenge you to slow down, eat with mindful attention and focus your energy on the present moment. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Circle Breathing
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will use the “Circle Breathing” handout to learn a technique for connecting breathing to visual and hands-on learning. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Calming Jar
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will make a calming jar with the child. As you make the calming jar, let the child choose the colors and add the ingredients. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Feeling So Good
Published on January 8, 2021
What makes us feel happy, satisfied, content or just good can be difficult to put into words. Oftentimes, we talk about our negative feelings and emotions as a way to express worry, concern or anger. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Body, Thoughts, Behaviors
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will think about how you process stress and strong emotions. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Five Outside
Published on January 8, 2021
Mindfulness can easily be practiced outside. In this activity, you’ll go outside to practice mindfulness using your five senses and each of the fingers on one hand. Remember, your five senses include sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Mindful Dice
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will roll a die and practice a mindfulness activity that goes with each number on the die. You will learn six mindfulness activities you can use when you feel overwhelmed or stressed. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Full Body Stretching
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will stretch your whole body while engaging in intentional, slow breathing paired with movements. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Cloud Breathing
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will use your breath to explore fast and slow breathing, as well as breathing through your nose and mouth. This activity will teach you to “see” the breaths you take. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Slow Stretch
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will practice pairing your breathing with gentle movements. The goal is not to complete the activity quickly or be the one with the deepest stretch or the longest breath.