Videos,
guided audio practices
and
extra resources
from the book
below!
SECTION I: Applying Mindful Awareness
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Chapter 1: Mindful Awareness in the Early Years Classroom
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Books to read aloud:
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Alphabreaths: The ABCs of Mindful Breathing by Daniel Rechtschaffen and Chris Willard
Breathing Makes it Better: A book for sad days, mad days, glad days and all the feelings in between. by W. O’Leary and C. Willard
I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde, Illustrated by Peter Reynolds
I Am Love: A Book of Compassion by Susan Verde, Illustrated by Peter Reynolds
You Are a Lion! by Tae-Eun Yoo
Puppy Mind by Andrew Jordan Nance, Illustrated by Jim Durk
What Does It Mean to Be Present? By Rana DiOrio, Illustrated by Eliza Wheeler
Visiting Feelings by Lauren Rubenstein, Illustrated by Shelly Hehenberger
Sitting Still Like A Frog by Eline Snel
A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles by Thich Nhat Hanh
Unbudgeable Curmudgeon by Matthew Burgess, Illustrated by Fiona Woodcock
Millie Fierce by Jane Manning
The Way I Feel by Janan Cain
The Grouch Ladybug by Eric Carle
When Sophie Gets Angry – Really, Really Angry… by Molly Bang
Llama Llama, Mad At Mama by Anna Dewdney
Have You Filled A Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing
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Chapter 3: Mindful Awareness in the Middle Years Classroom
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Movement: Tapping into the Body p. 62
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These videos and practices are simple guides to
help you,
as a teacher, prepare yourself before guiding your students.
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Have a go!
Movement: Shake it Off, p. 67
Feet, Seat, Hands Practice, p. 62
Losing Attention - The Balloon, p. 68
Movement: Loosen Up, p. 72
Short Feeback Survey for your students, p. 76
As a starting point, see this example from The Kindness Institute, New Zealand (https://thekindnessinstitute.com/):
High School Post Program survey (pdf available here: https://bit.ly/3FTZbBe)
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I would like to do this program again
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I have found this project beneficial
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This program has helped me feel less stressed
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This program has helped me understand how to manage challenges
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This program has helped me feel more calm/relaxed
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This program has helped me feel more focused
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This program has helped me understand how to communicate mindfully
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This program has helped me develop kindness
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This program has helped me feel more positive
It is important to also make space for students to give honest and constructive criticism.
Other teachers were also asked to respond to statements such as:
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The students have benefited
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I've seen positive changes in the students
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I would like more students to do this
There is other helpful information on post program surveys in the above pdf.
Chapter 5: Mindful Awareness in the Secondary Years Classroom
Soften and Support Practice, p. 97
SECTION II: Embedding Mindful Awareness
Chapter 7: Mindful Awareness Across the School
IB Learner Profile Through an SEL Lens, p. 169
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