TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS Social and emotional learning SEL helps children manage emotions learn how to feel empathy create and achieve goals and make good decisions An important goal of teaching SEL skills is providing students with ways to be aware of and manage their emotions Using mindfulness practices can help support these skills both in and outside of the classroom or school setting BEFORE READING Talk to the reader about tools he or she uses to calm down or focus in school Discuss Do you ever have a hard time focusing at school What are ways you can help your mind and body get ready for learning AFTER READING Talk to the reader about mindfulness at school Discuss What are some ways you can be mindful at school How could these practices help you outside of school too SEL GOAL Children are more likely to struggle with self-regulation during times of transition such as from one class to the next from one activity to another and from lunch back to learning Try practicing mindfulness to help these transitions go more smoothly Set aside a few moments at the beginning of class for students to shut their eyes and focus on breathing Students will have the opportunity to reset and focus for the next lesson
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 A Time for Mindfulness CHAPTER 2 How It Helps CHAPTER 3 Practice It GOALS AND TOOLS Grow with Goals Mindfulness Exercise Glossary To Learn More Index 4 12 18 22 22 23 23 24
