grades 3-5
Children at this age are still in an intrinsic state of wonder and creativity. Although they retain a sense of imagination and enthusiasm, their rationale minds are quickly developing. This is seen when they report emotions and awareness of internal experiences, their statements are much more reliable than those of younger children. Mindfulness practices seek to broaden self-awareness while helping children maintain their creative wonder. It is important to note that with the evolution of self-awareness can come self-criticism and insecurities. Simply offering children gentle, supportive attention is all that is needed.
Implementation:
At this age, mindfulness lessons can last from 10 to 45 minutes.
Best practices utilize a council dialogue or another type of reflection method.