Mindfulness Activity for Educators to do in the classroom

          Some ways educators can encourage mindfulness is through deep breathing activities. While students participate in deep breathing activities, educators may choose to bring a calming chime and allow students to hear the resonating sound of it.  

 

Sample Activity derived from: “The Power of Being Present”. (Chow & Medenwaldt 2016)

 

In this activity,  the teacher will say to the students:

 

• Sit in a comfortable position. Close your eyes or look down.

• Pay attention to your breathing. Feel the air come in through your nose, then fill your chest and your belly. Calmly and slowly let the breath leave your belly, then your chest, and finally your nose.

• Keep your shoulders dropped and relaxed.  Think about the air coming into your body and the air going out.

• Bring your attention back to your breath, if your mind tries, think about other things.

• Notice your stomach rising and falling. Let your belly be soft and relaxed.

• (Hit chime) Open your eyes slowly and take a slow, deep breath.