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Mindfulness & Social Emotional Learning 4 Weeks Course for Kids 7-11
Gita Nilforoush
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(109)
In this course, I utilize mindful tools, Guided mindfulness practices, and a variety of breathing exercises. These tools are designed to assist children in improving focus, understanding & managing their emotions & making better choices.
Class experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Students learn different types of Mindfulness techniques, a variety of different breathing exercises, and Mindful Games. I use Mindful Games Activity Cards and Guided Mindfulness lessons to help them understand the concept of mindfulness better, being mindful of their emotions, and respond wisely rather than reacting blindly. They learn to calm themselves when they encounter any strong emotions. They will learn how to be kind and caring for themselves and each other. I believe that...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Mindfulness, Mindful listening & breathingHi everyone and welcome to my Mindfulness self-paced class. Today I talk about what is Mindfulness and how can it be helpful in your life. Next, we learn Mindful listening, Mindful breathing & anchor, and do a guided practice for each. Then we practice ball/hand breathing for a few minutes. Next, we do some breathing exercises, Alligator, Butterfly & tulip breathing. In the end, you will get the home practice for the week. A video of the session will be provided.Week 2Lesson 2Mindful breathing and Sending kind wishes to ourselves and other.Today we practice Mindful listening & breathing for a few minutes. Then we practice breathing with the Ball/hand. Next, we learn Heartfulness, sending kind thoughts to ourselves and others, and do a guided practice for a few minutes. Then we do some breathing exercises, Alligator, Butterfly, Dolphin, Elevator & tulip breathing. In the end, you will get the challenge/ practice for the week. A video of the session will be provided.Week 3Lesson 3Mindful Bodies, Body Awareness, Body ScanToday first we practice Mindful breathing & Sending love for a few minutes. Then we practice Finger breathing. Next, we learn body awareness, notice the sensations in the body, and practice a full Body Scan for a few minutes. Then we do some breathing exercises, Alligator, Butterfly, dolphin, Spiderman & tulip breathing. Next, we do a special star body scan together. In the end, you will get the home practice for the week. A video of the session will be provided.Week 4Lesson 4Mindfulness of Thoughts and EmotionsToday first we practice Mindful breathing & being Calm for a few minutes. Next, we learn Mindfulness of Emotions & Thoughts and do a guided practice for naming emotions. Then we practice with a few emojis to understand the effect of emotions on our bodies better. Next, we breathe with the Glitter Globet. In the end, we do a review of what we have learned in these four weeks and talk about future regular daily practices. A video of the session will be provided.
Students will learn to increase their focus and concentration. They will learn to be kinder to themselves and to each other. They will learn to take a pause and calm themselves down when they are sad, angry, frustrated, or encountering any strong emotions. They will learn the techniques to manage their emotions better and build up the space to respond wisely instead of reacting blindly.
Homework Offered
Students will be instructed to practice the Mindfulness techniques they have learned in each class during the week.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
No Supply will be needed for this class. Only be in a quiet place where you don't get distracted during the session.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(109)
Greetings to all parents and learners! I'm Gita, a Mindful Schools Certified Mindfulness Instructor, dedicated to fostering well-being in kids, teens, parents, and educators by alleviating stress and anxiety while promoting balance and overall...
Self-Paced Class
$23
weekly or $90 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher feedback
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 9 learners
Ages: 7-11
