Mindfulness Mats – Helping to bring calm and focus to the classroom

Can you believe how crazy our teaching lives can get? It’s like a never-ending whirlwind of responsibilities, am I right? But you know what’s been a game-changer for my class? Mindfulness activities.

Okay, so what exactly are mindfulness activities? Well, they’re like these awesome little exercises that encourage students to be present, focused, and aware of their thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental way. Mindfulness activities help students develop emotional regulation, reduce stress, and enhance concentration.

Now, I get it – you might be thinking, “I don’t have time for this!” But trust me, you don’t have time NOT to do this. Incorporating mindfulness into your day promotes better learning and helps all students take a breather, relax, and become the best learners they can be. Just 10 minutes a day can work wonders, especially in the afternoon when everyone’s a bit worn out.

To get you on the right track, check out our Mindfulness Mats.

Each mat in this set of 20 has the same style of setup for continuation and include:

• Colouring a Mandala: Colouring helps everyone find their calm and focus.
• Finger Tracing Activities: This one’s all about tracing shapes, patterns, or letters while taking slow, deep breaths. It helps to keep students rooted in the present moment.
• Maze Challenges: Mazes are fantastic for sharpening problem-solving skills. Plus, when approached mindfully, they teach patience and concentration.
• Mindful Questioning for Deep Thinking: Open-ended questions that make students reflect deeply. It encourages critical thinking and self-awareness.
• Mindful Moment: A quick snapshot to internally stop, think, breathe and use the senses.