Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing. It suggests that the mind is fully attending to what’s happening, to what you’re doing, to the space you’re moving through.

Mindfulness can add to the quality of our lives in numerous ways. In children specifically, mindfulness can:

• Enhance focus by reducing attention problems.
• Improve mental health, well-being, and social skills.
• Assist in the regulation of emotions.
• Improve self-awareness.
• Increase self-confidence.

It is important to provide age-appropriate mindfulness practices for children.

The Mindfulness Practices include, but are not limited to, deep breathing exercises, yoga poses and games, brain breaks, sensory tools and experiences, and guided relaxation practices.