Mission Be offers an 8-12 Week Mindfulness Program for PreK-12 with eight weekly lessons (each 35-50 min) taught by Master’s level Mission Be trained staff or educators. The 8 Week Program is based on mindfulness practices designed to improve student learning and school climate.
Programs Benefits
Reduce stress
Increase focus
Improve empathy
Improve emotional intelligence
Improve emotion regulation
Increase resilience
Improve physical and emotional well-being
Improve school climate
Typical lessons include: Mindfulness and the Brain – Understanding Neuroscience, Being Present, Mindful Listening, Mindful Walking and Eating, Digital Detox, Reacting vs. Responding, Empathy, Gratitude, Kindness and Compassion, Altruism.
Optional Components
The Mission Be Mindful Heroes Art Project: Week 9
A Mindful Art Project can be conducted in Week 9, in which the student work with the school art teacher to paint their “Mindful Hero”. This character can be someone who was of service to our nation or performed a national act of inspiration, bravery and courage.
School-Wide Mindful Day: Week 10 – 30 mins Interactive Assembly
An additional component is the school-wide Mindful Day Program. During Mindful Day, the entire school comes together on the field for large group mindfulness practice. Students in grades K-12 give testimony sharing how mindfulness has helped or inspired them. The group then collectively practices a series of breathing exercises, a guided visualization, group affirmations and movement. Live music is provided. Mindful Day supports the culture of an overall mindful school environment.
Bring Mindfulness to Your School
Invite a Mission Be educator to your school or classroom. Mission Be educators teach mindfulness practices 30-45 min once a week for 8 weeks.
Email question to: carin@missionbe.org or call 631 513 6151
“Thank you so much for the mindfulness training! It was super helpful and minimized my stress!”
“Hey Ms Winter, Thank you so much for coming to our class and teaching us your wise knowledge. I learned so much and whenever you came and led us through mindfulness, I felt peace all day long. Thank you for being so sweet and kind, I really looked forward to your visits. I will continue to practice mindfulness!”
“Thanks so much for everything. Mindfulness was so relaxing and I’ve been trying to continue a mindful thinking. You’re the best!”