zPebble Meditation: A Weekly Mindfulness Class for Young Children
This class gathers weekly to practice mindfulness and a kid-friendly meditation technique using the breath, pebbles, and images from nature.
Beth-Ann Slivinski's
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(250)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
This class is a welcoming and comfortable space to check in with each other and practice mindfulness. We will practice pebble meditation each class with a slightly different focus each day. This is a meditation for kids created by peace activist, poet, and Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. It is a lovely, non-sectarian practice to introduce young learners to a mindfulness practice they can use anywhere and anytime. Students are asked to bring 4 pebbles to class that remind them of a mountain, a flower, calm water and space (respectively). We will use the pebbles during our meditation each class. Class format: -welcome learners and brief check in with each student -review pebble meditation instructions -teaching with a focus on one aspect of pebble meditation (see schedule below) -practice pebble meditation (a few minutes to maximum 5 minutes of guided sitting meditation) -mindful movement (including creative explorations and/or yoga poses) -sharing time (students get to share their experiences and ask questions) -September Schedule- Week of September 7: feeling solid Week of September 14 feeling fresh Week of September 21: feeling calm Week of September 28: feeling free -October Schedule- Week of October 3: yoga pose - mountain Week of October 10: yoga pose - tree Week of October 17: yoga pose - cat/cow Week of October 24: yoga pose - star pose Week of October 31: yoga story (all 4 pebble meditation images together) November Schedule: Week of November 7: mindful breathing Week of November 14: qualities of a mountain Week of November 21: qualities of a flower Week of November 28: qualities of calm water December Schedule: Week of December 5: qualities of space Week of December 12: feeling solid Week of December 19: feeling fresh January Schedule: Week of January 9: feeling calm Week of January 16: feeling free continuing class themes to be announced in the new year... Students may want to practice pebble meditation a little bit outside of class time too!
Learning Goals
Students will:
-develop self-regulation of mind, body, and emotions
-use their breath as a tool to cultivate calm and build inner resources
-notice positive qualities in themselves
-build confidence and a sense of belonging by sharing and listening to each other
Other Details
Supply List
Students are asked to bring 4 pebbles to class. Pebbles can in some way remind them of a mountain, flower, calm water, and space (respectively).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Inspiration for this class comes, in part, from the book, "A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles", by Thich Nhat Hanh, published by Plum Blossom Press. You don't need it for class, but it is a nice, supplementary resource.
Joined December, 2020
4.9
250reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have a special interest in mindfulness and sharing it with others. I am sensitive to mental health and wellness issues with a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma from the University of Manitoba including counseling and Universal Design courses. I have practiced mindfulness personally and with my kids for the past two years and am currently working though a Mindfulness Based Fitness Training (MMFT) course with Elizabeth Stanley.Reviews
Live Group Class
$7
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
1-4 learners per class
