MINDFULNESS! What’s it all about???

Executive Function Skills Focus Focus Self-Control Self-Control Flexibility Flexibility Coping Skills Coping Skills Problem Solving Problem Solving Empathy Empathy

ANXIETY

Problem Solving Research

MindUp Curriculum Hawn Foundation (2011) Hawn Foundation (2011) Based on research in neuro-science Based on research in neuro-science Addresses social and emotional learning (current legislation underway) Addresses social and emotional learning (current legislation underway) Common Core compatible Common Core compatible Integrated with all subjects Integrated with all subjects

Benefits for the Classroom: Improved self-control Improved self-control Improved self-regulation skills Improved self-regulation skills Increased enthusiasm for learning Increased enthusiasm for learning Increased academic success Increased academic success

On the Playground: Reduced peer-to-peer conflict Reduced peer-to-peer conflict Improved decision making Improved decision making

Global: Positive social skills Positive social skills EmpathyEmpathy CompassionCompassion PatiencePatience GenerosityGenerosity Joy and Optimism Joy and Optimism Strengthens resiliency Strengthens resiliency

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Mindful Tasting Herbal Herbal Sparkling Sparkling Sweet Sweet What are the flavors? What are the textures? Temperatures?

La Center E.S. Discipline Model 2014 Tier 3 5% Intensive Tier 2 Some Children (10-15%) Chronic Behavioral Challenges Tier 1 All Children (Typical Children) Love & Logic Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) Administrative/Sp.Ed. MindUp

La Center E.S. Discipline Model 2014 Tier 1 (all children) MindUp Students Love and Logic Teachers (38) Classroom Guidance Comprehensive Guidance Model Counselor

Round Table Discussion: How can mindful listening activities help a child in a social or classroom situation? How can mindful listening activities help a child in a social or classroom situation? How can mindfulness alleviate the stresses imposed by modern day academic expectations. How can mindfulness alleviate the stresses imposed by modern day academic expectations. How can mindfulness promote empathy in our children? How can mindfulness promote empathy in our children?