Mindfulness

Teach mindfulness of the senses with a sweet, healthy treat.

This sweet video by Mindful Schools demonstrates the power of mindfulness for working with difficult emotions, as explained by kindergarten students at the Citizens of the World Charter School, in Mar Vista, CA.

Re-experiencing the childlike joy inherent in meditation.

Students try to figure out a word in braille as a practice of samadhi, sati, and viriya.

The guiding principles of Panyaden International School are represented by these 12 Wise Habits. Here is a quick list of all 12: 1. Using the senses wisely, Knowing the right amount, Not harming, Being patient and tolerant, Being enthusiastic, Being truthful, Persevering, Being generous, Being kind and compassionate, Being mindful and alert, Being calm and focused, and Applying the mind skillfully. Read more about them here or download a copy to put up as a friendly reminder.

Summer reflects on how she speaks to her own children about karma and the six realms of existence.

A peek at the daily life of a Buddhist school in Eugene, Oregon.

Using a plasma ball to discuss different ways to practice sati and samadhi, and the benefits and distractions of each method.

This lesson in sati, samadhi, and imagination has children treat an egg shaker as if a chick was asleep inside.

A quick game that challenges students to practice focus, patience, and mindful movement.

A game that gets students to practice mindful listening and mindful movement.

The audio exercises included with Sitting Still Like a Frog are based on mindfulness-training exercises for adults and developed especially for children and their parents.