It's finally here!!! Welcome to #3rdchat! I am honored to be here tonight and so glad you’re here! Please introduce yourself and share if you have ever done mindfulness with your students.
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Azure from Kansas. I teach at Derby Hills Elementary in Derby, Kansas. I use mindfulness activities daily and sometimes several times throughout the day as needed. Looking forward to learning with @cindy_blasi this evening! #3rdchat
Hello! Lesa Haney learning alongside amazing students and colleagues near Austin, TX. The concept of mindfulness in the classroom is "new-ish" to me. Eager to learn more this evening. #3rdchat
Amy from Texas! I am a new 3rd teacher (previous experience in K and 4th). Looking forward to the chat! Newbie to #mindfulness in the classroom #3rdchat
Hey #3rdchat friends! Ashleigh, from KS here. Mindfulness is something I am introducing from Day 1 this year. I was able to do a lot of learning about it this summer and I’m so excited to implement it!
Hello #3rdchat peeps! Edwin. 2nd year, 3rd grade teacher in Philadelphia.Yes, I have done mindfulness with students. A lot of my kids need it and so do I. I also see many students doing it on their own. 😊 #3rdChat PS: I’m really happy because I’m an uncle again! Niece was born!
It's finally here!!! Welcome to #3rdchat! I am honored to be here tonight and so glad you’re here! Please introduce yourself and share if you have ever done mindfulness with your students.
#3rdchat
Hi! Supriya @HortonsCreekES 4th grade T. I have integrated mindfulness through breathing, guided imagery and movement with my 3rd graders last year. #3rdchat
A1: Mindfulness is a great way for students to remove distractions from their minds so they can be ready to learn. Therefore, as a tool for self-regulation, I like mindfulness. #3rdchat
A1: after learning and researching this summer I am amazed that this hasn’t become more of a norm in classrooms until now. I think it is so important for students (and adults) learn how to find their center and “restart” so to speak in a time of need. #3rdchat
By the way, everyone, I am Cindy Blasi, school social worker. I have been using mindfulness with kids for maybe 5 years now. I saw enough benefits for kids, I started doing it myself. #3rdchat
That’s awesome! Many students come to class with things in their minds that is out of their control, it sounds like a mindfulness mindset can help! #3rdchat
A1: I think mindfulness in education can help Ss focus in on their body and mind connection, allowing them to be calm and deal with problems more easily. It offers so many benefits! #3rdchat
A1: Mindfulness makes sense. I have been learning more about it this summer. I am excited to be more intentional about incorporating this in my class this coming year. #3rdchat
A1: I love mindfulness because it helps us live in the present moment and build a safe, warm learning environment. Practicing mindfulness alleviates anxiety + stress in adults and students. Happy Ts = Happy learners! #3rdchat
A1: I believe mindfulness is ESSENTIAL in education and practiced in classrooms. I teach in Philly, I was a Philly student, many kids don’t know how to cope with emotions. Mindfulness can be a tool to help with coping with emotions. #3rdchat
A1: Using mindfulness in education would be beneficial to Ss by helping them focus and regulate behavior....seems like a no-brainer to practice it in our classrooms #3rdchat
We have a 10 minute slot everyday in classrooms to do it, but it doesn't take 10 minutes. Just a great time to be, learn to breathe and relax. We can't expect kids to deep breathe when we haven't taught them how. The mindfulness time is a great time to teach breathing.#3rdchat
A2: The breathing activities are great for the body. Studies show that more oxygen flowing through the body is great for the brain and being ready to learn to information. #3rdchat
Hello! Angela from CA - I learned about Mindfulness last summer during my #EdTechTeam summer cohort from a T ---> @s_casement
one of our the projects we created was based on this topic #3rdChat
A2: Mindfulness teaches deep breathing, calming, focus, attention without distraction, brings a safe environment, and helps students deal appropriately with strong emotions. #3rdchat
yes and when we know what is going on in own bodies, we are able to have empathy for others, show gratitude, and have a positive attitude. Mindfulness helps all of these things to happen #3rdchat
A1: Some of my students witness and experience things that no child should ever have to deal with. Showing them how to handle their feelings allows them to 1. Get themselves truly ready to learn, and 2. Offers a bond with me. #3rdchat
I agree, no brainer, yet many of us aren't doing it. ONE day we all will be! I hope it will be like reading.. it's just an expectation to teach and do. #3rdchat
I could use more information on the breathing. We did some "belly breathing" activities last year. Our attempts usually erupted with laughter. Let's just say I have plenty of room for improvement. #3rdchat
A2: The most important benefit to learning mindfulness is the student understanding that they cannot control their environment all the time, but they can control themselves. #3rdchat
A1: I think the idea of using mindfulness in education is actually a good idea - I had a very challenging class last year and if I had an actual process in using it I think it would have truly benefited. #3rdChat
A2 Mindfulness is like a muscle. The more you work a muscle the more it strengthens. Then when the muscle is needed to lift something heavy you’ve already done the work ahead of time so your muscle is ready! 1/2 .#3rdchat
A3: Class dojo has some of the best resources for introducing and teaching about mindfulness. I also love @MindYeti but I wish more of it was free for teachers! #3rdchat
YES a life skill they can use forever! US too! I often take 1 minute at work to breathe before going into big meetings. What a difference in my ability to be present because of that 1 minute. #3rdchat
2/2 When we practice mindfulness on a regular basis then we are equipped with mindful methods to deal with difficult/stressful situations. Doing mindfulness activities gives benefits in the moment and in the future!! #3rdchat
conscious discipline has some breathing techniques that are great. using a pinwheel to move it is also fantastic. Anything to get the deep breathe. laying down, putting a stuff animal on your belly to feel it go up and down.... it is funny at first and that is okay. #3rdchat
A3: It's hard to remember how I introduced it last year. I feel like it was so natural it just happened. I probably began using it with @ClassDojo and slowly incorporated more breathing, mindful movement, and heartfulness! #3rdchat
A3: I start with breathing and stretching exercises. I’ll sometimes I’ll have music on or off because there are times we just need silence. I’m no expert, as I’m always looking for techniques, but I think this a start. #3rdchat
Q3: Every morning, we focus on one tiny bit at a time. For example, teaching the importance of taking a deep breath meant explaining what happens to our blood cells and why we feel better when we do it. #3rdchat
A3: It's hard to remember how I introduced it last year. I feel like it was so natural it just happened. I probably began using it with @ClassDojo and @GoNoodle, slowly incorporated more breathing, mindful movement, and heartfulness! #3rdchat
I do the activities myself with the kids. It makes my day better, too. If you’re unsure, starting with @CosmicKidsYoga - either the Zen Den or yoga is an easy way to start. #3rdchat
In reply to
@MrsBarnett_Tchr, @cindy_blasi, @lesahaney, @CosmicKidsYoga
I love being silent. I also do a listening when I ask them to just note what they hear and then tell me what they heard after the minute... pretty amazing what they MISS! #3rdchat
We did the stuffed animal lesson. Let's just say some of our animals went for quite a ride. I know I am part of the problem. I need to learn more to support them in finding purpose in this. #3rdchat
seems like your class accepted it easily! I think sometimes it seems strange to us so we think it will be strange to kids.. turns out kids like it alot! #3rdchat
A4: I like to do Refit and yoga. I've leaned to do breathing counts and have taught my students to inhale for 4 counts, exhale for 8. It allows them to breathe deeply and push out every last breath in their bodies. Inhale the positive, exhale the negative! ✨ #3rdchat
We have a 10 minute block in the schedule to do it. It usually does not take 10 minutes... Some people do it first thing in the am and even after lunch some days. #3rdchat
In reply to
@MrsBarnett_Tchr, @MrsJKowbel, @lesahaney, @CosmicKidsYoga
A4: The simple breath in/breath out. Long breathes, short breathes. Eyes closed- I do a lot of scenarios. I am defintely going to try the listen technique and see what they hear. #3rdchat
A4: Last year I simply asked them to imitate me as I put my hand on my belly and pushed it out as I breathed deeply. We held our breaths, 3 seconds. Breathed out 3 seconds. They got stronger through the year! This year, I shall do yoga! #3rdchat
We use @2ndStepProgram at my school. We started in the middle of the year. Kids didn’t response that well to it, but I think starting he year with it, I am hoping for a better response. #3rdchat
In reply to
@azurehenwood, @2ndStepProgram, @MindYeti, @ClassDojo, @2ndStepProgram
I hear you! Have them breathe before you start. Maybe stand father away from each other, turn the lights off, play soft music. Use a chime to start. Keep the routine and practice.. they will come around. #3rdchat
A5: As a building, we have scheduled mindfulness time throughout the day already built into our schedules. I also try to have a time after recess or lunch to refocus our brains for learning. #3rdchat
A3. I like to introduce breathing early on. Line breathing is easy since there are lines everywhere in classrooms. The trace your hand breathing is great too- Breathe when you trace up breathe down out when you trace down #3rdchat
True, but it is okay to say it is weird for you too but that you are going to figure it out together! Vulnerability is a good thing...no... it is a GREAT thing! #3rdchat
I have reminders in my day planner for after lunch recess and after snack. But I have learned when to do it to keep our class on track as well. Those times can’t always be scheduled. #3rdchat
In reply to
@MrsBarnett_Tchr, @cindy_blasi, @lesahaney, @CosmicKidsYoga
A5: We normally began the day with some mindfulness during morning meeting, then continued it other on. One of the best times I added it was after lunch, during our bathroom break. While waiting quietly in the hall, I played my Headspace app on my phone. They loved it! #3rdchat
A5: (1/2) It’s usually after lunch since that’s when they’re at their highest energy and they bring the problems that occurred at lunch/recess to class. #3rdchat
A4 I do many types of breathing with my students. Line breathing: Look at a line, trace it with your eyes going up to breathe in and trace it with your eyes down to breathe out. Belly breathing: hold your tummy and breathe deep breaths. 1/2 #3rdchat
A5: I’d love to be more consistent practicing mindfulness! I think it would be great to start the day off and to use as needed throughout the day. #3rdchat
A first grade teacher did 'stand like a tree' when she was transitioning between subjects. Kids calmed as they were focusing on being a tree and she had time to get materials ready. Worked like a charm! #3rdchat
Ron Martiello from PA. Sorry I am jumping in so late. I just ran in from a meeting that went overtime. Now I am going to practice some mindfulness with my #3rdchat friends.
A5 cont: But there were times I’ll be in a middle of a lesson & I can tell they are rattled up (usually after a fight) & I’d do some quick mindfulness techniques with them to bring them back. I had a lot of fights in my room this year (30 to be exact). It was tough. #3rdchat
decide on a time and stick to it. You won't see progress if you don't do it daily and then Ss won't use it (breathe() when they need it. You've got this! #3rdchat
2/2Trace your hand breathing is also popular: trace along your whole hand starting at your thumb or pinky. Trace towards the tip of each finger while you breathe in. Each time you trace downward towards your hand you breathe out. Visuals like this gif are also helpful. #3rdchat
A6: Sometimes I need a chance to just be still. A time to unplug and relax. Our students need this as well. It's important to find peaceful times to just relax and quiet ourselves. #3rdchat
A5: I practice mindfulness when we come in from lunch and recess. The cafeteria can be loud. Upon returning, we would do breathing exercises to prepare us to focus on our afternoon. The students eventually led the exercises. #3rdchat
A6: Sometimes just driving home in a silent helps me unwind & reflect on my day & what I’d like to do better the next day. I think kids also need those moments to unwind & just think about themselves. #3rdchat
A6: I would think by doing mindfulness, we are really taking it all in especially our surroundings. When we do that, time tends to slow down. It becomes a bit more peaceful and many times, soul satisfying. #3rdchat
A6: Mindfulness is really hard! It's difficult to focus on solely your breathing, and not let your mind wander to everything else we have going on. With continued practice, mindfulness can help us slow down. #3rdchat
I had a student who never noticed the green curtains in his hallway. He walked by them daily. When he noticed them he said he felt more at home. #mindfulnesswalk#3rdchat
A5 Last year I had three slots on my schedule for mindful activities every day. I also learned how to use mindfulness in and schedule times when our class needed it. Students were encouraged to ask for mindfulness activities for the class or just for themselves. #3rdchat
Q7: Last question of the night.
What apps or books do you/or could use for mindfulness? If you don't know, it's okay. Write down what others share! #3rdchat
A6: Mindfulness helps us to focus on the task at hand. Multitasking produces low quality results and does not promote authentic relationships with others. Mindfulness allows us to be our best selves. #3rdchat
A7: I've already mentioned a few I use. I wish https://t.co/ZyAnMooRsN, but it is also no longer free. Therefore, I am looking forward to hearing about some awesome resources from all of you! #3rdchat
A7: I absolutely loved the book “The Zen Teacher” by @thezenteacher Highly recommend! I am reading it again before the school year starts because I need to see and listen to his suggestions again in regards of being mindful and taking care of myself. #3rdchat
Q7: Last question of the night.
What apps or books do you/or could use for mindfulness? If you don't know, it's okay. Write down what others share! #3rdchat
Q7: Last question of the night.
What apps or books do you/or could use for mindfulness? If you don't know, it's okay. Write down what others share! #3rdchat
Thank you for joining us for #3rdchat! Be sure to follow someone new and expand your PLN! I encourage all of you to continue learning more about mindfulness and the benefits it can provide to you and your students.
