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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In this guided meditation, we practice watching our thoughts mindfully. Mindfulness of thinking can help us learn to create some distance from our thoughts, reminding us that we don’t have to believe everything we think—a practice that can support us in times of stress and anxiety.
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Counting the length of your breaths can help to build focus and clear your mind of distracting or stressful thoughts. In this exercise, we bring focus to gently lengthening the exhales by breathing out for twice as long as the inhales. Please note, you may choose to breathe at your own speed if that’s more comfortable.
Join Amanda for a short meditation followed by a mindfulness activity called Watering the Seeds. This activity helps us to bring more attention to what’s on your mind, how you’re feeling, and what you’re focused on. You’ll need something to write with (pencil, pen, or markers) and paper, plus a comfortable place to sit.
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This fun mindfulness activity focuses on the five senses and invites you to pay attention to your surroundings. Led by Teaching Coordinator and Senior Program Facilitator, Rochelle Miller.https://youtu.be/5GVDvYLSJwc?si=G6Mx94O03F9pf3BB
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Join Amanda for a 20-minute mindfulness activity to work with stress. You’ll need a notebook, pen, and somewhere comfortable to sit. Amanda is a Senior Program Facilitator and Mentorship Lead at New Leaf Foundation.
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Join us for a short mindfulness game that involves movement and listening. This is a great activity for younger ages! Led by New Leaf Foundation Facilitator and Communications Coordinator, Faith Jones. Yoga and mindful movement practices require physical exertion that may be strenuous and, as with any physical exercise, may cause physical injury. New Leaf Foundation
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Join us for a short mindfulness game called Yogi Says. This is a great activity for younger ages! Led by New Leaf Foundation Facilitator and Communications Coordinator, Faith Jones. Yoga and mindful movement practices require physical exertion that may be strenuous and, as with any physical exercise, may cause physical injury. New Leaf Foundation is not
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Recharge your battery with this 7-minute guided relaxation. This is great to do before bed or anytime you need rest. Lead by Teaching Coordinator and Senior Program Facilitator, Rochelle Miller.https://youtu.be/EEpWDaUgMMc?si=6wmQkSjlSRbdHnHo
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