A rural West Virginia middle school conducted the 8-week MAPs for ADHD-MS program, a version adapted to be developmentally appropriate for 17 middle school students, which was implemented by the school counselor. The research questions for this study addressed whether there would be significant ...
The good thing about breathing exercises is you can do them anywhere. Whether you are on the way to school, on your lunch break, are seconds away from taking your SATs, or are in the middle of a fight with your parents, taking a few deep breaths can help you feel more in control a...
I hope my Mindfulness Club will inspire or give others ideas on how to spread some of these essential mindfulness practices out there. If anyone would like to connect or has any questions, I am more than willing to help! Step Four: Resources for Mindfulness Club Here are two resources you ...
Do a “mindful feet” body scan with students. Standing (or sitting) with eyes closed and feet firmly planted, ask students to observe how they feel as you lead them through a series of questions.VisitBlissful Kidsfor more information. 12. Practice finger tracing Have students sit quietly and...
Looking for tips on teaching first grade? Our comprehensive 1st grade teacher guide will answer all your questions from what to buy to how to prepare for the first day of school and what to do throughout the school year. Hilary Dorr Blog 11 min read 10 Best Pencil Sharpeners for the ...
Interpersonal features of the school environment could play an important role in students' coping with academic stress (Zou et al., 2013). Hu and Dai (2007) studied the structure of Chinese middle school students' academic burnout and proposed the four-dimensional model of academic burnout. The...
Mindfulness: Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between mindfulness and meditation? Generally speaking, mindfulness is a state of being, and meditation is deliberate practice — almost like an activity. You can use mindfulness while doing absolutely any activity, such as forest bathing....
so their responses reflect their tendency to be mindful at the time they answered the researchers’ questions. The findings suggest that children with higher levels of mindfulness were less likely to get caught up in negative emotions or blame themselves for the negative things they experienced durin...
Try a “mindful minute.”“It is one minute where kids take a deep breath and check in with themselves – how are they really feeling?” Levitt says. “For younger kids, we focus on just one aspect, but you can take it further with more reflective questions or by tapping into their ...
so their responses reflect their tendency to be mindful at the time they answered the researchers' questions. The findings suggest that children with higher levels of mindfulness were less likely to get caught up in negative emotions or blame themselves for the negative things they experienced during...