The classroom teacher prepares the room, they can sound the mindfulness chime to help transition the classroom and dim the lights. The classroom teacher can have students sit at their desks or tables, or they can create a sitting circle on the floor. The classroom teacher asks students to take out one of their raisins and hold it lightly in the open palm of their hand. The teacher reads or plays the audio or taped script, while students follow the spoken/visual instructions.
Theme 1
Stretch it out
The classroom teacher prepares the room: they can sound the mindfulness chime to help transition the classroom and dim the lights. The classroom teacher can have students sit at their desks or tables, or they can create a sitting circle on the floor. The classroom teacher plays the video-recording, while students follow the visual instructions.
Walking Exercise
The classroom teacher prepares by securing access to a large area for students to move freely without bumping into each other. The classroom teacher prepares the room: they can sound the mindfulness chime to help transition the classroom and dim the lights. The classroom teacher reads or plays the audio script, while students follow the spoken instructions.