The Mindful Student® includes twenty grade-specific, age-appropriate mindfulness lessons. Each activity focuses on a C.A.R.E.S. competency and grade level skill. The activities are carefully designed to meet students where they are developmentally, so they range from hands-on activities to quiet reflections depending on the age and stage of the students. What’s more, no two lessons are alike: each grade-level receives a unique set of activities to be implemented whenever students need a reset.
The Mindful Student activities focus on one of the seven Fly Five Mindfulness Principles. These principles highlight simple practices that students and teachers can incorporate into their daily routine. They remind us to stay present, aware, and in control of our emotions, which helps us maintain perspective and balance in any situation. The seven Fly Five Mindfulness principles: