A collection of practices that encourage contemplation and creativity
![Students read a text slowly and reflect on its personal meaning for them.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Contemplative_Reading_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Contemplative Reading
Students read a text slowly and reflect on its personal meaning for them.
![Students explore their thoughts, emotions, or ideas by freewriting on a topic of their choosing, an academic-related question, or an ethical dilemma.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Contemplative_Writing_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Contemplative Writing
Students explore their thoughts, emotions, or ideas by freewriting on a topic of their choosing, an academic-related question, or an ethical dilemma.
![A daily mindfulness and music appreciation practice for the whole school or a single classroom](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Mindful_Music_Moments_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Mindful Music Moments
A daily mindfulness and music appreciation practice for the whole school or a single classroom
![A daily mindfulness and poetry appreciation practice for the whole school or a single classroom](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Mindful_Poetry_Moments_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Mindful Poetry Moments
A daily mindfulness and poetry appreciation practice for the whole school or a single classroom
![Students listen to a song or piece of music and observe their responses.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Listening_to_music_mindfully_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Listening to Music Mindfully
Students listen to a song or piece of music and observe their responses.
![Students grow their self-understanding through a contemplative art process that uses their own “scrapbook” of meaningful images.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Creating_Art_through_Contemplative_Practice_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Creating Art Through Contemplative Practice
Students grow their self-understanding through a contemplative art process that uses their own “scrapbook” of meaningful images.
![Lead a brief choral reading practice that fosters community and connection.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Reading_Ourselves_Whole_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Reading Ourselves Whole: A Contemplative Choral Reading Method
Lead a brief choral reading practice that fosters community and connection.