Literacy Coach's Corner
Mindfulness
What is this term I keep hearing about?
mind·ful·ness
/ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/
noun
noun: mindfulness
- the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something."their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition"
- a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.
S.N.A.C.K.
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, or unsure, reach for a moment of calm awareness: a mindful SNACK. Here’s how to do it. https://www.mindful.org/how-to-take-mindful-snack/
Guided Meditation
Mindfulness Practice: Cultivate Gratitude Through the Senses
https://www.mindful.org/5-minute-gratitude-practice-focus-good-tapping-senses/
Restoring Awareness
A short practice to help restore awareness of your breath and your body and reclaim your equilibrium so that you can face the rest of your day with calm and ease.
https://www.mindful.org/find-balance-during-a-moment-of-panic/
Movement & Cognition are Powerfully Connected
Today, the evidence has become a groundswell, and most neuroscientists agree that movement and cognition are powerfully connected.
Jessica Warner
Email: jwarner@somervilleschools.org
Location: 51 Union Avenue, Somerville, NJ, USA
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