This year I have been delivering a mindfulness curriculum to all students in kindergarten through fourth grade. It's been amazing to see them understand how our brains work, from the functions of the amygdala, prefrontal cortex and hippocampus to the role of neurotransmitters. They get it!
Students know they need access to brain break boxes that contain sensory tools like chimes, putty and stress balls. While we have some basic items in our break boxes, they would benefit from so much more. Just three to five minutes with one of these items can set the tone for a ready learner!
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This year I have been delivering a mindfulness curriculum to all students in kindergarten through fourth grade. It's been amazing to see them understand how our brains work, from the functions of the amygdala, prefrontal cortex and hippocampus to the role of neurotransmitters. They get it!
Students know they need access to brain break boxes that contain sensory tools like chimes, putty and stress balls. While we have some basic items in our break boxes, they would benefit from so much more. Just three to five minutes with one of these items can set the tone for a ready learner!