Mindfulness is a valuable tool in society today. The benefits of having been taught about mindfulness at a young age are immeasurable. While mindfulness takes on a different definition from person to person, the outcome is relatively similar. It is a way to focus solely on the current moment. This is useful in many ways from reducing anxiety to calming down an agitated child.
There are many methods to achieving or demonstrating mindfulness. Most involve focusing on one sensation or feeling at a time. By metaphorically closing off the other senses, it allows the individual to concentrate on only what can be achieved using that particular sense. Giving the mind something to hone in on so completely allows other feelings and troubles to fall away in a sense.
The exercise are:
1. The Bell Listening Exercise
2. Breathing Buddies
3. The Squish & Relax Meditation
4. Smell & Tell
5. The Art Of Touch
6. The Heartbeat Exercise
7. Heart-To-Heart
You can read how to perform each exercise in the article below. The aim is to give the kids some tools they can use anytime: tools to calm down, slow down and feel better when they are troubled.
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7 Fun Ways To Teach Your Kids Mindfulness
