Mindfulness Cards, Mindfulness Activities | Focus & Calm | Brain Breaks

Looking to create focus and calm in your classroom? These Mindful Moments Cards include 84 easy-to-use mindfulness activities. From breathing exercises, meditations, yoga poses/stretching, expressing gratitude, and so much more -- there's no shortage of ideas to help students focus! AND, you can even download our free Mindfulness Lesson Plan to start boosting mindfulness skills in your classroom right away!

Each card is uniquely and beautifully designed with original artwork and creative mindfulness activities -- almost all of which require no other supplies or preparation.

BENEFITS:

• Promotes self-awareness and emotional regulation skills.
• Fosters a sense of focus and calm in the classroom environment.
• Encourages healthy coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety.
• Cultivates a positive classroom culture centered around well-being and self-care.
• Provides students with practical tools for practicing mindfulness independently.
• Helps students develop resilience and adaptability in the face of challenges.
• Supports social-emotional learning objectives by incorporating mindfulness into daily routines.
• Empowers students to take ownership of their mental health and overall well-being.

WHEN TO USE:

• EACH MORNING TO SETTLE IN AND FOCUS: Begin each day with a quick mindfulness activity from the cards to set a positive tone for the day.
• TRANSITIONS: Use the cards as a way to transition between activities or subjects, helping students refocus and reset.
• CALM CORNER: Keep the cards accessible in a designated mindfulness corner or area of the classroom where students can use them independently when needed.
• BRAIN BREAKS OR AS NEEDED: Encourage students to choose a card at random and practice the activity whenever they're feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed.
• DESIGNATED MINDFULNESS DAYS: Incorporate mindfulness activities into special events or themed days, such as "Mindful Monday" or "Wellness Wednesday," to reinforce the importance of self-care and mental well-being.

HOW TO USE:

• Print and Laminate Cards: Print cards ensuring the correct correlating photos and descriptions are printed back-to-back. Laminate the cards (before cutting) for durability and ease if use.
• Introduction: Explain to the class you'll be learning about mindfulness, which is a way to help us feel calm and focused. Use relatable examples, like paying attention to our breath, noticing our feelings, and paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
• Discussion: Have a brief discussion about what mindfulness means and why it's important. Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to mindfulness.
• Activity: Introduce the Mindful Moments cards and explain that they contain different activities to help us practice mindfulness. Show a few examples of the cards and explain how they work.
• Practice: Read a card aloud to the class and allow them to practice together or in small groups. Encourage them to focus on the present moment and notice how they feel.
• Reflection: After the activity, have a brief discussion about how it felt to practice mindfulness. Ask students to share their thoughts, feelings, and any observations they made during the activity and how they felt afterwards.
• Integration: Incorporate mindfulness activities into your daily routine, using the cards as a resource. You can use them as a warm-up activity at the beginning of class, as a transition between lessons, or as a way to calm down after a busy period.

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