Developed in 2020, this DIY resource encapsulated New Leaf Foundation’s expertise in an easy-to-use Mindfulness Toolkit designed to transform classrooms. At a time when students were stressed and teachers overwhelmed, learning and connection were often challenged. New Leaf Foundation’s specialty was offering mindfulness in a way that was simple, inclusive, and relatable. Understanding that educators and […]
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This four-week activity book and meditation series is designed to help you understand how stress affects you physically, mentally, and emotionally, and learn how to work with it in positive ways. We all experience stress and not all types of stress are the same. There are types of stress that can hurt us and types of
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This 4-week activity book and meditation series was designed to introduce you to mindfulness. It includes a series of short 2-5 minute meditation recordings along with reflection activities and writing prompts. Each week focuses on a different theme and offers tools to better connect with ourselves and each other. Use this mindfulness resource for yourself and
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New Leaf Foundation’s 7-day Mindfulness Journal was designed to give youth space to write down their thoughts and feelings. It includes: a daily check-in chart mindfulness activities and writing prompts gratitude practices Combining mindfulness with art can be a great way to begin to shift out of survival mode, process emotions, and have an outlet to
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Similar to meditation, mindful colouring invites us to pay attention to the present moment while participating in a creative activity. It encourages us to focus on how we choose and apply colours, drawing our attention to the here and now. As you colour, we invite you to let go of thoughts of yesterday or plans for tomorrow
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In this fast-paced world, our minds can be cluttered with thoughts and distractions, making it hard to focus or relax. The practice of mindful journaling can help clear the chaos in our minds, allowing us to find some clarity and perspective on our thoughts. We invite you to use this journaling activity sheet to write down
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Our brains are hard-wired to focus on the negative which can sometimes limit our ability to notice and enjoy even small moments of peace or happiness. Bringing a little attention to what we are thankful for can help us to get out of negative patterns and thinking. It’s not about pretending everything is good, but seeing
What is this mindfulness everyone’s talking about? In this infographic handout, we define mindfulness using straightforward language, explain what mindfulness is and isn’t, outline some benefits, and share a few simple practices. Download the handout in colour (PDF) or a print-ready version (PDF).
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In this activity, we invite you to create your own personalized self-care plan. Consider how you can take care of your physical, mental and emotional health. Who might help you? What actions can you take? Write at least 3 ideas into each box. See if you can commit to doing at least one thing from each
In the Riding the Wave activity, we take time to reflect on the stresses in our day and the tools we have available to support our bodies and minds during stressful times. Download the Activity Sheet (PDF)
