What Teens Are Actually Thankful For
A first-grade teacher, a best friend, a parent — grab a tissue and watch high schoolers read their Gratitude Letters to the people they’re thankful for. Try this gratitude exercise with your students.
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Together, We’re Creating Mindful Schools
Mindful Schools collaborates with the community to create schools that encourage greater awareness, the ability to focus attention, and action based on empathy, kindness and compassion. Together, we are preparing a new generation of students to lead an awake and thriving world!
Let’s Create Mindful Schools
“When I do mindfulness, I feel calm and I have confidence.” – 4th Grader. Together, let's create Mindful Schools to build empathy, resilience, and confidence in kids, and impact whole school communities! Listen to what students have to say about mindfulness.
“Mindfulness is good for your body”
In the eyes of a 2nd grader, learn why mindfulness is good for your body. Ahmed's school is one of five San Francisco Bay Area schools we're working with to pilot the integration of mindfulness practices into daily school activities. Learn how you can support our work!
“I’m better at my job because of my mindfulness practice”
Learn how mindfulness supports Joseph in his classroom and join us in creating “mindful schools” that will prepare a generation of students to lead a compassionate, awake, and thriving world!
“If everyone in the world practiced mindfulness …”
Ella Mei's school is one of five SF Bay Area schools we're working with to pilot the integration of mindfulness practices into daily school activities. In the eyes of a 5th grader, what the world would be like if everyone practiced mindfulness?
“Into Light” – Four Teens Use Mindfulness to Battle Depression
Follow the journey of four teens experiencing depression and suicidal ideation. Mindfulness helped them find self-compassion in the present moment.
“My Life Completely Changed” – Mindful Teacher Certification Program
This is the story of Christine and Jill – two Mindful Schools Certified Mindfulness Instructors. Watch how the Mindful Teacher program changed their lives.
“May I Be Happy” Trailer – Mindfulness in the Classroom and Beyond
This film captures the real challenges American children face in schools and on the streets. Their dedicated teachers find ways to teach from the heart.
“Transforming A Future” – Mindfulness in Early Education
In a mindful seeing activity, children respond, "I see a dragon. I see a unicorn." This preschool weaves playful mindfulness practices throughout the day.
What Teens Are Actually Thankful For
A first-grade teacher, a best friend, a parent — grab a tissue and watch high schoolers read their Gratitude Letters to the people they’re thankful for. Try this gratitude exercise with your students.
Together, We’re Creating Mindful Schools
Mindful Schools collaborates with the community to create schools that encourage greater awareness, the ability to focus attention, and action based on empathy, kindness and compassion. Together, we are preparing a new generation of students to lead an awake and thriving world!
