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​Mindfulness is the awareness that arises by paying attention on purpose in the present moment, ​non-judgementally.
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-Jon Kabat-Zinn


​Why teach mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a tool that can reduce stress, improve focus, and help us to make more thoughtful decisions. Many people find simple pleasure in taking a mindful break during the day to just be.


​What will we focus on? 

In 6th grade, students will be introduced to approximately 7 of the following mindful lessons/strategies. The curriculum we use is designed by Mindful Schools, an organization which began their work in Oakland public schools. We will continue to practice as a whole school on Wednesday mornings. 

Lesson 1:        Mindfulness of Sound
Lesson 2:        Anchor Breath
Lesson 3/15:   Heartfulness
Lesson 4:        Awareness of Thoughts
Lesson 5:        Counting Breaths
Lesson 6/13:   Mindfulness of Judgement
Lesson 7:        Mindful Eating
Lesson 8:        Connection to Others
Lesson 9:          Past/Present/Future
Lesson 10/11:   Body Scan
​Lesson 12:        Soaking in the Good
Lesson 14:        Mindful Walking
Lesson 16:        Mindfulness of Emotions
Lesson 17:        Mindfulness in Conversation
Lesson 18:        Gratitude and Appreciation
         


​Further Research & Resources

Young people explaining mindfulness 
"Just Breathe"
"Release"
Don't Flip Yo Lid
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Mindfulness For Teens

Animations
Why Mindfulness is a Superpower
How Mindfulness Empowers Us
The Scientific Power of Meditation
Mindfulness 101: A Beginner’s Guide Animation

60 minutes with Anderson Cooper on Mindfulness
6o minutes excerpt (12 min.)
What is mindfulness?

Brain Science
The Science Behind Mindfulness Meditation
Daniel Seigel's Hand Model of the Brain
Mindfulness, Neuroplasticity
The Science of Mindfulness

​Mindful Schools 

mindfulschools.org 
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"Room to Breathe" documentary


​Some ways to practice at home...

Guided Meditations
YoMind (video)
Mindfulness for Teens (audio)
MARC/UCLA (English & Spanish audio)
Self-Compassion for Young Adults (audio)
12 minute Self-Compassion (audio)
A meditation to recharge your mind (audio/article)
Mind Body Awareness Project (videos)
Setting a Morning Intention (audio)
Rosebud/Thorn meditation (audio)
​Back to the Basics/Growth Mindset (audio)
Making Wise Choices (audio/article)

Mindful Mondays in HB 
9/17 Ted Talk
9/24 Meditation for a busy day
Mobile Apps
​​Breathr
Stop, Breathe, and Think
​Calm.com
​Insight Timer
Smiling Mind
Headspace



​Faculty Support / Mindful Team

Carrie Ajnassian
Nicole Bialk
​Sarah Blitz
Jenn Burns
Florence Culpepper
Beth DeBeech
Renee Diamond
​Greg Dileo
Shelly Ehrke
Gretchen Gies-McLaughlin
Sara Greenfield
Sharon Hart
Elizabeth Hartson
Amy Hylind
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​Jessica Katz
​Dashia Magee

Amanda McCoy
Rose Moe

​Marianna O'brien
Kate Pomatti
Jennifer Preuss
​Margaret Ramos

Michele Sinclair
Aimee Stauffer
Ashley Takahashi
​Prema Trettin

Brian Underwood
Verian Wilson
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