Mindfulness for Kids
Hello Outschool families and welcome to Mindfulness for Kids! Learning mindfulness can be so much fun. This course will teach your child mindfulness through interactive games, breathing exercises, stories, and art activities.
What's included
3 live meetings
2 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Learners will demonstrate mastery of mindfulness practices through active participation during classes.Certificate of Completion
At the end of the course, learners will receive a Mindfulness for Kids Certificate of Completion.Class Experience
Mindfulness for Kids will teach your child how to practice mindfulness through breathing exercises, games, stories, and art activities. Although mindfulness is a complex concept, in practice it is quite simple. Mindfulness is being fully engaged in the present moment without judgment. When you are in a mindful state, you are aware of your internal and external experience here and now. You are not ruminating about the past or worrying about the future. Mindfulness can increase focus, well-being, emotional intelligence, and empathy. Seated meditation is how many adults practice mindfulness, but this is not a developmentally appropriate practice for most kids. Children learn mindfulness best through guided activities and stories. Mindfulness for Kids incorporates play, movement, stories, and art to teach mindfulness. Each week will have a different focus. Here is the structure of the course. -Week 1 will focus on using our breath to become more mindful. -Week 2 will focus on tuning into our senses to practice mindfulness. -Week 3 will focus on mindful movement.
Learning Goals
Learner will be able to practice breathing exercises to become more aware of their breath in their body.Learner will be able to tune into their senses to become more aware of their internal and external sensations.
Syllabus
3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
Let's Breathe
In this lesson, we will practice mindfulness by tuning into our breath. We will learn rainbow breath, become mindful detectives, read a story, and draw using our breath as a guide. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Tune Into Your Senses
In this lesson, we will focus on our senses to become more mindful. We will learn bumble bee breath, play guess the sound, read a story, and create art through describe & draw. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Mindful Movement
In this lesson, we will move our bodies mindfully. We will learn elevator breath, play mindful freeze dance, read a story, and make art with color loops. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
-Blank Paper -Crayons -Washable Markers
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Louisiana Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Saint Joseph's University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Kentucky
-Certified Teacher in Pennsylvania and Louisiana (pre-k through 4th grade)
-Certified Children’s Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor
-Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (University of Kentucky)
-Master of Science in Early Childhood and Elementary School Education (Saint Joseph's University)
Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly or $45 for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
2-10 learners per class
