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Molly, a school counselor and teacher, and Jill, an Occupational Therapist, have combined their experience and energy - their MOXIE - to create relevant and actionable resources to nurture students' confidence and resilience.

Molly, a school counselor and teacher, and Jill, an Occupational Therapist, have combined their experience and energy - their MOXIE - to create relevant and actionable resources to nurture students' confidence and resilience.
Empathy Quiz & Activities for Students
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If you are trying to help your students develop empathy, this lesson can help! It contains an empathy quiz and other empathy activities for kids! It explores how one person’s empathetic feelings can ignite kind and compassionate action. The variety of activities and worksheets will allow for individual and small-group work. This lesson works well in upper elementary grades. This product contains Google Slides and Fillable PDF versions Lesson Contains - 9 worksheets and activities: Empathy Quiz: Just How Empathetic Am I? (3 versions) Empathy Quiz Reflection activity If the Shoe Fits individual worksheet If the Shoe Fits partner activity Scenarios: What Would You Do? (small group activity) You Have the Power to do Good worksheet The Power of One, ask The Power of One Discussion Questions. Coloring page: It All Begins With One and That’s Me Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for elementary general education teachers looking for lessons on teaching empathy. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their student to empathy. Lesson Objectives: Analyze our typical empathetic responses. Demonstrate how empathetic feelings can ignite kind and compassionate action. Imagine what experiences might be like for other people. Resource Features: Lessons contain detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to whole class or small group discussions. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. Students may complete the Empathy Quiz and reflection individually, do If the Shoe Fits with a partner and then top it off with Scenarios: What Would You Do? within a small group. The variety of activities allows for flexible grouping. These activities may be completed in succession or spread out over a period of time in any order. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Empathy Lessons BUNDLE Empathy Lesson – Understanding Empathy | Exploring Your Iceberg Empathy Lesson – Seeing Other Perspectives Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers.
Perspective-Taking Empathy Lesson
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Perspective-Taking Empathy Lesson

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How do you teach kids empathy? Learning to take someone else’s perspective can help kids begin to learn empathy. This is a fun lesson that teaches perspective-taking through engaging wildland firefighter (Smokejumper) photos. Students will analyze perspective/point-of-view using artful thinking strategies. This product contains Google Slides and Fillable PDF versions Resource Contains - 7 pages of activities and worksheets: I See, I Think, I Wonder Step In, Step Out, Step Back (2 versions) Creative Questions See, Think, Me, We Compass Points Rabbit-Duck Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for elementary general education teachers looking for lessons on teaching empathy through perspective taking. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their student to perspective taking. Why teach perspective taking? Teaching students the ability to take someone else’s perspective lays the foundation for kindness and empathy. When students learn to “step into someone else’s shoes,” it helps them develop a deeper understanding and perception of their world. These factors affect how we act and feel about other people and events. Lesson Objectives: Analyze images to assume a person’s perspective/point-of-view. Discuss the various perspectives with classmates. Resource Features: Lessons contain detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to whole class or small group discussions. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Empathy Lessons BUNDLE Empathy Lesson – Understanding Empathy | Exploring Your Iceberg Empathy Lesson – Empathy Quiz & Refection | Our Power for Good Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. Please feel free to contact us with questions. We love feedback! contact@positivelymoxie.com
Mindfulness Activities and Lessons BUNDLE
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Mindfulness Activities and Lessons BUNDLE

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This BUNDLE is designed to help youth understand and practice mindfulness to help support self-regulation, well-being, focused attention, and emotional control. Mindfulness is focusing our attention on the present moment without judgement. Being able to practice and use mindfulness techniques are powerful tools to combat anxiety and worry. This resource provides students with mindfulness practice and a greater understanding of why these strategies are so effective in dealing with stress. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching mindfulness. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to mindfulness. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, and anxiety. Product Contains: Over 65 pages designed to support the understanding of mindfulness and mindfulness practices 24 Lessons with a detailed educator guide Teaching Tips Sheet 4 Quizzes Informative Parent Letter 6 Mindful Coloring Pages 6 Posters 20 Vocabulary Terms Defined in Word Wall Format Reference sheet outlining current research, teaching tips, and special considerations for teaching mindfulness 24 Lessons: What is Mindfulness? A Mindful Body and Brain The Positive Effects of Mindfulness Mindful versus Unmindful 5 x 5 Sensory Scan Sensory Capture The Color Detective Eagle Eyes A Mindful Breath The Brain and Mindful Breathing My Breathing Tools Directed Relaxation The Stressed Brain A Mindful Brain Brain Power Savoring Thoughts and Emotions Mindful Emotions Pleasant Events Unpleasant Events Mindful Kindness Body SCANS 5 Mindful Minutes Kindness Reflection Product Features: Each lesson contains detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to the whole class or small group discussions. Posters can be printed and mounted in the classroom. Quizzes can be given as a pre and/or post-assessment. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Why Teach Mindfulness? Today’s youth have a lot of anxiety and stress. Frequently, students are triggered by events causing flight, fight, freeze (stress) reactions impacting self-regulation and ability to cope. Mindfulness practices help youth with their ability to regain a feeling of calm after a stress response. Mindfulness increases our resilience and well-being by improving our immune function (how we fight illness), increasing attention and focus, and helping us self-regulate. If you like this activity, you might also like our other MINDFULNESS resources: Mindfulness Lesson – What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness Lesson – Mindfulness in Action Mindfulness Lesson – Stress and Mindfulness Mindfulness Lesson – Mindfulness and our Thoughts Mindfulness Lesson – Mindful Breathing Mindfulness Lesson – Senses and Mindfulness [Mindfulness Vocabulary and Vocab Quizzes] (https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722849) Mindfulness Quizzes – Assess Student Knowledge Mindfulness Posters [Mindfulness Coloring Pages](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12722851 Mindful Yoga Cards Please feel free to contact us with questions. contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with us! Positively Moxie website Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. DISCLAIMER: This resource is designed for educational purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling or additional supports. Please seek out professional help as needed.
Mindfulness in Action | Mindfulness Lesson and Activities
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Our brains are wired to be changed by our own experiences. What we pay attention to matters. Performing mindfulness activities helps us explore paying attention to the present moment without judgment in a variety of ways. Lessons and Activities: Mindful Kindness Body SCANS 5 Mindful Minutes Kindness Reflection Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching mindfulness. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to mindfulness. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, and anxiety. Product Features: Each lesson contains detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be in a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to the whole class or small group discussions. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Why Teach Mindfulness? Today’s youth have a lot of anxiety and stress. Frequently, students are triggered by events causing flight, fight, freeze (stress) reactions impacting self-regulation and ability to cope. Mindfulness practices help youth with their ability to regain a feeling of calm after a stress response. Mindfulness increases our resilience and well-being by improving our immune function (how we fight illness), increasing attention and focus, and helping us self-regulate. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Mindful Yoga Cards Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. DISCLAIMER: This resource is designed for educational purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling or additional supports. Please seek out professional help as needed. Please feel free to contact us with questions. We love feedback! contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with Us! www.positivelymoxie.com Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest
Teaching Self-Regulation - Toolkit #2 (with Google Slides)
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Teaching Self-Regulation - Toolkit #2 (with Google Slides)

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This resource contains over 20 pages and is designed to teach students emotional control and emotional regulation skills. Self-regulation is the ability to understand our feelings and regulate our level of alertness in order to reach our goals. Teach your students the important skills of self-regulation! FILLABLE PDF and DIGITAL READY with GOOGLE SLIDES RESOURCE INCLUDES: 5 POSTERS •4 Tools to move out of each emotion (4 colors) •My Tools #2 with 20 tools and separate / individual tools cards 2 ASSESSMENTS •Self Assessment – How much do I know about self-regulation? •Self-Regulation Self Assessment – Rating my understanding of self-regulation 9 WORKSHEETS EMOTIONS •My Emotional Thermometer – Matching feeling words with a temperature gauge (includes blank version too) •Emotions Vocabulary – Using a feelings wheel CALMING TECHNIQUES •My Calming Plan – Creating a 4-step visual calming sequence •My Cool Down List – Using a checklist to figure out what calms me down •My Breathing Tools – Using mindful breathing for self-calming •Learning What Calm “Feels” Like – Using our body’s cues to feel calm THINKING STRATEGIES •The Size of a Problem – Determining how big or small a problem really is •My Stoplight Tool – Understanding my options UNDERSTANDING PERSPECTIVES •Rigid Versus Flexible Thinking – Understanding my thinking patterns Resource features: •Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can be easily printed and used •Many of the worksheets lend themselves to whole class or small group discussions •Emotions and Tools cards can be cut apart and used in games and activities •Posters can be printed and mounted in the classroom •Tools posters can be printed for individual students or mounted in the classroom’s calming corner/break area for easy reference •Self-assessments can be given as a pre and/or post assessment This product is all new and contains DIFFERENT worksheets, posters, tool posters and tools cards from our original Self-regulation Toolkit #1 Product. Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for elementary general education teachers looking for worksheets, posters, coping tools, and quizzes to teach self-regulation. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to self-regulation skill development. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, autism, and anxiety. Related Resources This resource is included in Self-regulation Skills BUNDLE If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Self-regulation Toolkit #1
Growth Mindset Activities BUNDLE
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Growth Mindset Activities BUNDLE

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Are you wondering how to teach growth mindset to your students? These lessons can help you in your quest to teaching growth mindset? These activities and lessons teach the important concepts of a growth mindset to kids. Students who tend to have a growth mindset believe that intelligence can be nurtured. They focus on learning instead of just looking smart, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and seek challenges. This bundle contains over 90 pages of engaging lessons and activities designed to support the understanding and practice of a growth mindset. **Resource Contains: 24+ Lessons divided into 4 units Each teaching unit contains a student self-assessment Teaching Tips Sheet (current research, teaching tips, and special considerations for teaching Growth Mindset) 4 Quizzes Informative Parent Letter 4 Growth Mindset Coloring Pages 4 Posters 20 Vocabulary Terms Defined in Word Wall Format What is a growth mindset? Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching growth mindset. It would also be an asset for parents, counselors, specialists, and other educators. GROWTH MINDSET: Belief that ability and talents can improve with effort. FIXED MINDSET: Belief that ability is a fixed trait that cannot change TABLE of CONTENTS for Lessons: THE BRAIN Growth Self-assessment How to Build a Stronger Brain Build a Synapse Parts of a Neuron The Brain Neuron Cell Your Amazing Brain Lobes of the Brain Pruning Dendrites Neuroplasticity GROWTH VERSUS FIXED MINDSET Mindset Self-Assessment Why Does Mindset Matter? Positive Self-Talk Bouncing Back to a Growth Mindset Growth or Fixed Mindset? The Power of Yet Learning Something New GOAL-SETTING Goal-setting Self-Assessment What Type of Goal? Goal-Setting: 4 or 5 Categories SMART Goals Goal-Setting: Backward Planning Set an “AMPS” goal AMPS Goal Analysis Goal-Setting Analysis Habits → Goals (7 days / 21 days) DEVELOPING THINKING PATTERNS Thinking Patterns Self-Assessment Think Like an Optimist Is the Thought Helpful or Unhelpful? Ideas to Solve a Problem Think Through a Mistake Accepting Responsibility Positive Affirmations If you like teaching Growth Mindset, you might also be interested in our: Growth Mindset Bulletin Board Please feel free to contact us with questions. contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with us! Positively Moxie website Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest
Self-Regulation Skills | SEL Toolkit #1
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Self-Regulation Skills | SEL Toolkit #1

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Over 45 pages of WORKSHEETS, POSTERS, and CARDS for learning the skills of self-regulation. Self-regulation helps teach students emotional control and emotional regulation skills. This toolkit includes posters, worksheets, quizzes, emotions cards, and a tools poster with tools cards for teaching students self-regulation. THIS TOOLKIT CONTAINS GOOGLE SLIDES AND FILLABLE PDF OPTIONS WHO IS THIS RESOURCE FOR? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching self-regulation. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to skills of self-regulation. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, autism, and anxiety. RESOURCE INCLUDES: 12 POSTERS •4 Colored emotions (BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW, RED) •4 What each SOUNDS like, LOOKS like, and FEELS like •My Tools #1 with 20 individual tools cards •How Am I Feeling? (color and black/white versions) •How Big Is My Problem? 13 STUDENT WORKSHEETS Emotions •My Feelings Face (girl, boy, gender-neutral versions) – Understanding facial cues •Understanding My Feelings – Understanding how we feel and process emotions •The Color of My Emotions – How my feelings show up •Fun with Emotions! – Labeling emotions with the right emotion •My Feelings Link – Making the connections between actions and feelings •Which Emotion? – What is expected using scenario questions Understanding Perspectives •My Triggers - When I get worried, frustrated, or upset! •Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors – Identifying behaviors as being expected or unexpected •Inner Coach, Inner Critic – Understanding how positive and negative self-talk affects us •How Big Is My Problem? – Determining the size of a problem •Asking for Help – Knowing when to ask others for support Tools •The Tools I Use (color and black/white versions) Journal •My Emotions Journal – Keeping a log to better understand triggers 2 QUIZZES •Pre/Post Quiz 1 – Check my understanding with T/F Qs •Pre/Post Quiz 2 – How much do I know? (fill-in-the-blank Qs) 36 EMOTIONS CARDS •36 Feeling CARDS with 3 versions including color, black / white, & emoji PRODUCT FEATURES: •Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used •Many of the worksheets lend themselves to the whole class or small group discussions •Emotions and Tools cards can be cut apart and used in games and activities •Posters can be printed and mounted in the classroom •Tools, How Big Is My Problem?, and How Am I Feeling? posters can be printed for individual students or mounted in the classroom’s calming corner/break area for easy reference •Quizzes can be given as a pre and/or post-assessment
Growth Mindset Goals for Students
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Growth Mindset Goals for Students

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Would you like to help your students set goals? This unit can help you do it! Learning how to set goals and creating an action plan for achieving them is also a key part of cultivating a growth mindset. Growth-mindset goals are uniquely actionable and focus on the small steps of growth. In this unit, students will identify the differences between learning and performance goals, practice setting goals by categories, set and analyze SMART and AMPS goals, engage in backward planning, and experience how little changes in habits can lead to big changes in growth and achievement. I have used these goal-setting worksheets with mid-upper elementary students, and also with middle-schoolers. Supporting Worksheets & Activities: • Goal-setting Self-Assessment • What Type of Goal? • Goal-Setting: 4 or 5 Categories • SMART Goals • Goal-Setting: Backward Planning • Set an “AMPS” goal • AMPS Goal Analysis • Goal-Setting Analysis • Habits → Goals (7 days / 21 days) Also Included: Teaching Tips Parent Letter Research Page You might also be interested in our other GROWTH MINDSET RESOURCES: Growth Mindset BUNDLE Growth Mindset Lesson – Thinking Errors Growth Mindset Lesson – Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset Lesson – The Brain Growth Mindset Bulletin Board Growth Mindset Vocabulary Word Wall and Quizzes Growth Mindset Activities and Quizzes Growth Mindset Posters & Positive Cards Growth Mindset Coloring Pages Please feel free to contact us with questions. contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with us! Positively Moxie website Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers.
Growth Mindset Vocabulary Words
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Growth Mindset Vocabulary Words

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These 20 Growth Mindset vocabulary words supplement our Growth Mindset lessons. Vocabulary quizzes assess your students’ learning these growth mindset terms. Resource Contains: 20 Vocabulary Terms Vocabulary Match-Up Quiz Define It Quiz Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching growth mindset. It would also be an asset for parents, counselors, specialists, and other educators. You might also be interested in our other GROWTH MINDSET RESOURCES: Growth Mindset BUNDLE Growth Mindset Lesson – Thinking Errors Growth Mindset Lesson – Goal Setting Growth Mindset Lesson – Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Growth Mindset Lesson – The Brain Growth Mindset Bulletin Board Growth Mindset Activities and Quizzes Growth Mindset Posters & Positive Cards Growth Mindset Coloring Pages Please feel free to contact us with questions. contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with us! Positively Moxie website Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. Please feel free to contact us with questions. We love feedback! contact@positivelymoxie.com
Mindful Posters & Mindful Quotes
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Mindful Posters & Mindful Quotes

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Post and appreciate mindfulness quotes and mindful breathing posters. What’s Included: 5 Mindful quotes / mindful phrases 1 Mindful Breathing poster Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for posters on mindfulness. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to mindfulness. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, and anxiety. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Why Teach Mindfulness? Today’s youth have a lot of anxiety and stress. Frequently, students are triggered by events causing flight, fight, freeze (stress) reactions impacting self-regulation and ability to cope. Mindfulness practices help youth with their ability to regain a feeling of calm after a stress response. Mindfulness increases our resilience and well-being by improving our immune function (how we fight illness), increasing attention and focus, and helping us self-regulate. Related Resources If you like this resource, you will want to check out: Mindful Yoga Cards Copyright Information © Positively Moxie. All rights reserved. This product is to be used by the buyer in the classroom or for personal use. The reproduction of this product for any other use is prohibited. You are not permitted to resell, distribute, or claim this product as your own. Multiple licenses can be purchased if you wish to share with other teachers. DISCLAIMER: This resource is designed for educational purposes and not intended as a replacement for counseling or additional supports. Please seek out professional help as needed. Please feel free to contact us with questions. contact@positivelymoxie.com Connect with us! Positively Moxie website Positively MOXIE Instagram Positively MOXIE Pinterest
Mindfulness and our Thoughts | Mindfulness Lesson
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Mindfulness and our Thoughts | Mindfulness Lesson

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Mindfulness allows us to regulate our attention so that we benefit from positive experiences and limit the effect of worry and destructive experiences. Focusing our thinking on what brings us joy and fulfillment lets our thinking settle on the positive – positive thoughts and positive emotions. Lessons and Activities: Thoughts and Emotions Mindful Emotions Pleasant Events Unpleasant Events Who is this resource for? This resource is useful for upper elementary general education teachers and middle school teachers looking for lessons on teaching mindfulness. This resource would also be an asset for special education teachers, parents, school counselors, occupational therapists, and other support professionals, as well as parents wanting to expose their students to mindfulness. This resource would also be appropriate for those working with students struggling with emotional and behavioral concerns, attention issues, depression, and anxiety. Product Features: Each lesson contains detailed teaching instructions. Student worksheets have clear directions and are intended to be in a “low prep” format so they can easily be printed and used. Many of the worksheets lend themselves to the whole class or small group discussions. Lessons can be delivered in whole class, small group, or individual lesson format. What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is noticing our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations in the present moment. Paying close attention helps us refocus and maintain attention to what is happening around us now. Research on mindfulness tells us that practicing mindfulness has many positive effects on our bodies and brains. Mindfulness improves our resilience and well-being. Why Teach Mindfulness? Today’s youth have a lot of anxiety and stress. Frequently, students are triggered by events causing flight, fight, freeze (stress) reactions impacting self-regulation and ability to cope. Mindfulness practices help youth with their ability to regain a feeling of calm after a stress response. Mindfulness increases our resilience and well-being by improving our immune function (how we fight illness), increasing attention and focus, and helping us self-regulate. If you like this product, you might want to check out our other MINDFULNESS RESOURCES: *Mindfulness BUNDLE Mindfulness Lesson – Mindfulness in Action Mindfulness Lesson – Stress and Mindfulness Mindfulness Lesson – Mindfulness and our Thoughts Mindfulness Lesson – Mindful Breathing [Mindfulness Lesson – Senses and Mindfulness] Mindfulness Lesson – What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness Vocabulary and Vocab Quizzes Mindfulness Quizzes – Assess Student Knowledge Mindfulness Posters Mindfulness Coloring Pages Mindful Yoga Cards