Turn a breakdown into a breakthrough. In a short video, scholars and a parent share what they have learned about mindfulness and how developing the skills inherent in this competency can help in school and at home.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, casel, mindfulness, meditation, emotional development, emotions, identifying emotions, expressing feelings, feelings

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Instructional Ideas

• Instructors should examine the Mindfulness Toolkit linked in the Included Materials section of this review before using the video in the classroom
• After watching the video, have class members list the strategies mentioned and then brainstorm other mindfulness strategies 
• Share the video with parents and caregivers
• Model meditation techniques for your pupils

Classroom Considerations

• Part of the Transforming Education social-emotional learning series

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Learners share specific strategies that work for them

Cons

• None