Mindfulness in the Elementary Classroom

Please register here. TLC Credit: IS, SEBMH

Presenter(s): Jordan Turner BA Education, Yoga in the Schools Director

Description: This presentation will walk participants through five, research-tested mindfulness practices to use with elementary students including Check-In, Breath Work, Movement, Guided Mindfulness Practice, and Close of Practice. Through interactive practices, participants will learn about each mindfulness practice, and how they can be combined into a lesson and separated into short brain breaks. Participants will also gain an understanding of how mindfulness supports academic, behavioral, emotional, and physical learning.  

Learning Goals:

- The learner will identify what mindfulness is. 
- The learner will interpret why mindfulness impacts learners.
- The learner will develop and manipulate 5 mindful practices to help student self-awareness. 
- The learner will develop and manipulate 5 mindful practices to help student self-regulation.
- The learner will create and demonstrate a mindful activity to use with their students.

*By registering for this event, you agree to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email tlc@uiowa.edu, and we will work with you to make any accommodations. 

Thursday, November 9, 2023 5:00pm to 6:30pm
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