Mindful Students: Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom and Beyond (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781733141307)

Educators lead K-12 students in fun and engaging mind-body strategies and breathing techniques which improve social and emotional learning in the classroom and beyond. Introduce and practice 26 easy to follow scripted A-Z Mindfulness strategies that encourage students to focus on the present moment, enhance attention, compassion and self-awareness while reducing stress and anxiety. Empower students to let go of unproductive thoughts that don't serve them and focus on thoughts that make them feel good and happy. Students are guided through activities where they learn to explore the mind, body, and breath connection while focusing on sounds, positive phrases, visualized images, breath, and movement. Students practice strategies to recharge themselves and develop life-skills for managing stress. Inspire students of all ages to awaken to greater focus, kindness, gratitude, peace, and self-compassion, allowing then to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Revolutionize learning by empowering students to better self-manage and to become more accepting, mindful, and present.

Practicing mindfulness daily and consistently with Mindful Students paves the way for student sto become mindful instead of mind-full, allowing them to gain many advantages that include:

-Improving focus, memory, processing, attention, and academic performance.

-Developing greater self-awareness through gratitude, kindness, and visualization while connecting more deeply with body, breath, thoughts, and feelings.

-Strengthening self-regulation by learning to control thoughts, actions, and emotions.

-Empowering students to be less reactive by cultivating awareness, acceptance, and choice.

-Enhancing patience and resilience as negative thoughts and feelings lose their power.

-Increasing brain mass and creating new neural pathways, contributing to greater mental clarity, inner calm, and an overall happier disposition.