Personal and Social Capability 

CURRICULUM FOCUS

This week in our resilience project we are exploring mindfulness. 

VOCABULARY

Mindfulness:

Having your mind on what you are doing. Slowing down, taking your time, doing one thing at a time and focusing on what you are doing in a calm way.

Belly Breathing:

Place one hand on your belly (above the belly button) and one hand on your upper chest. Take a deep breath in through your nose, filling your lungs with air downwards towards the belly. As your belly expands up and out, notice your bottom hand rise.

Mindful Colouring:

Bringing your awareness into the present moment by consciously focusing on colour and design.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Belly Breathing:

1. Write down how you are feeling in your mind and in your body.

2. Engage in some belly breathing for 2 whole minutes.

3. Write down how you are feeling in your mind and in your body.

4. Discuss with a family member the impact belly breathing had on your body and your mind.

Mindful Colouring/Drawing:

1. Write down how you are feeling in your mind and in your body.

2. Engage in some mindful colouring/drawing.

3. Write down how you are feeling in your mind and in your body.

4. Discuss with a family member the impact mindful colouring had on your body and your mind.

Discuss with a family member moments in your life where belly breathing/mindfulness and/or mindful colouring may be beneficial to you.