A collection of practices to introduce or supplement your mindfulness curriculum for middle or high school students
My Mind is a Cast of Characters: Exploring the Nature of Our Thoughts
Students learn how their thoughts can affect them.
SOBER Breathing Space for Teens
Students briefly check-in with themselves and focus their attention on their breath.
Mindful Movement for Teens
Students learn to notice body sensations and release sources of physical tension.
Breath-Counting Mindfulness Practice for Tweens and Teens
Students redirect their attention to their breath each time their minds wander.
Listening to Music Mindfully
Students listen to a song or piece of music and observe their responses.
“The Guest House” Poem and Body Scan for Teens
Students learn to observe and accept emotions and body sensations.
Flow and Tell
In this circle activity, students practice mindful speaking and mindful listening.
Shake It Off
Students observe their breath while relaxing and tensing their bodies, and then practice shaking and freezing their bodies.