What does mindfulness look like as elementary students age?
Betsy Hanger, an instructor with the nonprofit Mindful Schools who works as a community mentor in several Los Angeles USD classrooms, describes two scenarios:
Kindergarten: Children in a mindfulness circle take three deep breaths. The teacher guides them in imagining they are dolphins riding waves. Students can also discuss how they used mindfulness the previous day.
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Sixth grade: Older students, especially those learning English, need extra time to talk. After three minutes of quiet breathing, the teacher starts a discussion of a current event. All students should have the opportunity to express themselves.
