MINDFULNESS

At Longfields we are committed to promoting the well- being of all the children and the staff. To achieve this, we are developing our use of Mindfulness across the school. Practicing Mindfulness techniques can help children change their mindset from a FIXED mindset to a GROWTH mindset.

Mindfulness can help children feel empowered, so they can learn to try new things and take more risks, overcoming anxiety when they make mistakes.

Mindfulness means paying full attention to something. It means slowing down to really notice what you're doing. ... When you're mindful, you're taking your time. You're focusing in a relaxed, easy way.

HOW WE IMPLEMENT

Across the school, every class takes part in a mindfulness activity for 10-15 minutes each day.

These activities may include

Breathing exercises

Listening to music

Yoga

Exercise

Mindful colouring – focus on the shapes, pencil stroke

Keeping a Feelings Journal

Paper folding

Weaving