Calm Minds and Bodies: Teaching Mindfulness to Children

Mindfulness means paying full attention to something. It means slowing down to really notice what you're doing. This means that we notice our thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and the environment around us. According to a new study, teaching mindfulness activities can calm the mind and body, increase a child's ability to stay engaged and develop self-regulation. In this course, we will discuss simple mindfulness techniques that you can incorporate in the classroom, which includes breathing exercises and mindful play activities. (2 hours)
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This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Introduction to Mindfulness
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Mindfulness and the Brain
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Benefits of Mindfulness on Brain Function
4. Experiencing Mindfulness: A Quick Breathing Exercise
5. Chapter 1 Review Questions
1. The Growing Evidence for Mindfulness in Children
2. The Ongoing Research and Future Directions
3. Why Teach Mindfulness to Children?
4. Supporting Advanced Cognitive Skills
5. Chapter 2 Review Questions
6. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. Understanding Children's Emotional Regulation
2. The Role of Caregivers in Emotional Regulation
3. Emotional Regulation through Mindfulness
4. Mindfulness Activities for Emotional Regulation
5. Chapter 3 Review Questions
6. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. Using Mindfulness in Managing Childhood Anxiety
2. The Growing Momentum of Mindfulness Education
3. The Impact of Mindfulness on Children's Development
4. Mindfulness in Early Childhood Education
5. Practical Applications in Early Childhood Education
6. Chapter 4 Review Questions
7. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Question
1. Fun and Effective Ways to Teach Mindfulness
2. Mindfulness Activities to Get Started
3. Sensory Mindfulness Activities
4. Mindfulness Games for Kids
5. Chapter 5 Review Questions
6. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Question
1. Guided Meditation Practices for Kids
2. Tools for Meditation with Kids
3. An Appreciation Practice for Children
4. Exploring Mindfulness Through a Body Scan
5. Chapter 6 Review Questions
6. Chapter 6 Open-Ended Question
1. How Toys Help Children Learn About Mindfulness
2. The Essence of Mindfulness Music
3. Practical Uses of Mindfulness Music
4. Chapter 7 Review Questions
5. Chapter 7 Open-Ended Question
1. Mindful Tips for Educators
2. Embracing Everyday Mindfulness
3. Simple Mindfulness Techniques
4. Chapter 8 Discussion
1. Resources for Further Knowledge
2. End of Course Reflection
3. Course Completion
4. End of Course Quiz
5. Course Feedback Form

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$12.35
2 Clock Hours
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Mixed-Age