Deepali Barapatre
Guided meditation, affirmation stones, walking and painting – there are a host of activities to help you design your own mindfulness journey. Take the cues, explore and play and find the one that appeals most to you and your students.
Category: A Month of Mindfulness
Mind games for mindfulness
Deepali Barapatre
Living, in the present times, is like travelling on a bullet train. Nobody has a moment to sit down, to reflect, to ruminate. Unfortunately, we are passing on this need for speed to our children as well. If we are not to lose sight of our goals, if we are to capture the essence of living, then we have to learn to slow down and what better way to do it than through fun-filled mindfulness activities?
Slowing down actively
Deepali Barapatre
The pandemic has been a sort of boon in some ways in that it has helped both adults and children to slow down, albeit a little bit. In the second part of our series on mindfulness, we look at how it can help build the 21st century skills that children need to survive and thrive in the world of tomorrow. Having a self-care habit that allows them to take care of their minds and bodies will help them sustain their well-being.
Being in the moment
Deepali Barapatre
Beginning a new four-part series on Mindfulness. The pandemic has stressed out parents and children alike leaving them anxious and tired. So how can parents and teachers nurture mindfulness in children so that they are able to deal with the stressors in life? Here are some activities for each day of the week.