Mindful Me - Spring Edition
Paloma Dueñas
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(72)
In this 8 week Online course, students will learn important tools for self awareness, self control, manage emotions, increase focus and self acceptance while bringing calm through sensory movements, breathing and meditation.
Class experience
Mindfulness is a concept is growing more and more into the community and the school system. The current use of technology gives us a a great amount of benefits and at the same time takes time away from relating personally to others and socializing appropriately. A developing child now needs to understand the importance of relationships, starting with ourselves. Through different sensory exercises and breath work, we will practice being mindful of whats happening with our body and mind,...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Intro to Mindfulness: The 5 SensesLearning about the 5 senses: taste, smell, hear, seeing and touch. Mindful meditation practice of perception of our senses.Week 2Lesson 2Focus and BreathHow do we use our attention and a few ways we can breathe. Learn different Breathing techniques. Mindful breath meditation.Week 3Lesson 3Your BodyThe amazing power of the body and awareness of the different ways we feel our body. Feelings, Pain, emotions, etc. Movement MeditationWeek 4Lesson 4Our Brain and StressStudents will learn about the Brain and nervous system, Digital consciousness and self regulation. What can I control and what I cannot control? Present moment awareness meditationWeek 5Lesson 5A Kind ThoughtStudents will learn about the Mind and how our mind works and how our thoughts affect us and how we can make better choices of thoughts. Helpful thoughts vs unhelpful thoughts exercise. Self affirmations meditation.Week 6Lesson 6Who Am I?Your Body, your song. Intro to Energy, Subtle body, Mood meter, Self awareness. Making choices for ourselves. Positive Affirmations meditationWeek 7Lesson 7Your SuperpowerThe attitude of Gratitude. Students will put into practice breathing techniques, journal and understand daily practice of Gratitude. Gratitude scavenger hunt meditation.Week 8Lesson 8Mindful ME = Happy MeStudents will put into practice their favorite breathing technique, journal together and practice sound healing meditation
Students will develop self awareness, self acceptance, Improve focus and attention, help in managing and recognizing emotions and harness and sense of calm through our breathing, mindful movement and music.
With over 20 years of experience working in the field of Autism and early education as a music therapist and a teaching artist, Paloma creates a mindful session filled music and activities for students to grasp these mindful concepts. With a sensory approach, the sessions are designed the student to learn basic concepts of mindfulness through different experiences that will provide the opportunity for the brain to explore in a creative and fun way.
Homework Offered
Journaling is something you need to process your life. Find a beautiful journal or special pen to write and maybe even make art in it. We will talk about many things and you may need to write important thoughts down for sharing the next class.Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
The concepts and teachings of this class are not attached to any view or religion.
Mindful Kids activites for Kindness, focus and calm by Whitney Stewart and Mina Braun by BarefootBooks.com akidsbookabout.com - a kids book about gratitude, a kids book about emotions
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(72)
HI! I am a multidisciplinary artist living in Miami. I am an experienced teaching artist and music therapist specializing in Autism and Sensory Integration Disorders. I love introducing mindfulness into education to create a more enriching and fun...
Group Class
$18
weekly or $144 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-9 learners per class
