Mindfullness

In August I tried out some mindfulness activities in my class because my class was stuggling with sitting still on the mat while listening to somebody talking. However, my attempts did not work so well. The kids couldn't settle and kept on laughing during a breathing excersice. It kind off put me off trying and after 3 attempts I stopped.

During my appraisal meeting with my principal she highlighted that this is often the case with me. I try something and then give up if it does not work immediately.

So, this term I want to try again, BUT take it very, very slow. I started with the simplest of breathing exercises and I did the same one every day for a week.

What stood out for me was that the first day I had about 4 students that refused to join in. Day 2, only 3 did not join in, of which one of them joined in while sitting on the couch instead of the mat. By Friday, everybody joined in.

SO WHAT?
Don't give up so soon.
Start simple and repeat.

Did it make a difference?
Yes very much. Even my colleague, Rhys, said that when he did it, it went so much better. The students were calmer, and able to listen to instructions afterwards.

Our DP gave me a booklet about mindfulness which I would like to read and get a better understanding.