Month of Mindfulness

This month our focus in on mindfulness, being completely present and becoming aware of how they feel and act. Teaching students how to calm their brain and focus is critical for the world fast paced world we live in today. Research shows that mindfulness increase student focus and attention on tasks. Mindfulness increases student emotional regulation. Mindfulness changes in the brain lead to less student reaction when emotions are triggered. Mindfulness leads to greater compassion towards others. Mindfulness reduces anxiety and stress.It’s important to give students the tools they need to be mindful in today’s fast paced world.