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Top Tips for Making Your School’s Mindfulness Program a Success: Engaging Staff and Parents
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We can do breathing activities every morning with not only the children and their families but our other staff. which can set us up for success for the day.
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I would like to share the picture books we use for read-aloud time with parents through newsletters and other communications.<br data-start=”370″ data-end=”373″> I’m also considering organizing gatherings or workshops for parents so they can learn simple breathing techniques and practice mindfulness activities at home with their children.
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Encouraging parents to attend a field trip or a co op when each parent comes in for an hour a couple times a month to get to see first hand how the kids are doing
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We try to do as many parent activities where the parents come and just engage with their kiddo, whether it is painting, doing an activity or looking at something.
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Each day take a walk and see nature, animals, insect, flowers and breath the air that we live in this world.
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I believe in good resting time
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Doing daily stretching and breathing exercises to help the kids and teachers re center themselves.
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I need to bring this class and training up to my Director and Assistant Director, there are great ideas, Most diffidently getting the parents more involved with Mindfulness with their children and the teachers.
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An idea would definitely have the parents be involved in the classroom, they are welcome to join in on a read aloud or do an art craft or even join our class outside for a nature walk. Having them be apart of a mindfulness classroom setting hands on is best and to have those positive interactions with their child can help their child learn and grow.
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I use our family message apps to connect with what was achieved and attempted throughout the week. I call it “Sneak Peeks”. I also include short songs or activities that are manageable at home regardless of living situation. I cant wait to include a few breathing techniques shared in this training!
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On holidays we welcome families to our center to celebrate. For Mother’s Day we did muffins with mom and truly showed our appreciation and care for them.
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Great idea, Jessica! Engaging families in celebrations fosters a sense of community and reinforces mindfulness in meaningful ways.
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I will invite parents to be part of our circle time to practice breathing exercises or yoga poses with their kids. That way they can see how a simple routine can help everyone be present, recharge and help regulate emotions.
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Post a “mindfulness tip of the week” or a short breathing activity on a board for teachers and parents to try with the kids.Encourage teachers and parents to share stories or photos of how kids use mindfulness at home or school.
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Great ideas, Delaney! Sharing tips and stories fosters community involvement and reinforces mindfulness practices for everyone.
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Focusing on one mindfulness activity a day. For example, one day you can do a nature walk and another day a story and craft of some kind.
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Great idea, Stephanie! Daily focused activities like nature walks and crafts can create engaging mindfulness experiences for both kids and adults.
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I would encourage parents to go on a nature walk. To be able to experience nature and see the wonderful things about it can help one feel grounded and be more self-aware.
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Great idea, Gaby! Nature walks foster mindfulness and connection, helping both parents and kids appreciate their surroundings.
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