Teaching from Home Strategy: Starfish Breathing
Starfish breathing is a quick breathing strategy that can easily be done via video chat.
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Teaching from Home Strategy: Video Box Breathing
As teachers adapt to a new method of teaching, prioritizing social emotion learning in the absence of a classroom environment can be a challenge. We're here to provide some strategies that teachers can implement from their homes.
It Just Takes 30 Seconds
"One of the most successful research-based strategies I used in my classroom was free and only took 30 seconds." Curious? Keep reading.
Mindfulness in the Classroom
Students at Momentous School engage in mindful breathing at least three times a day. How? Why? Watch this brief video to learn more.
Meditation for the Rest of Us
"I used to have a picture in my mind of what a meditator looked like. I am not that woman. Not by a long shot. But I do meditate every day and here’s why."
Art Transitions
Watch this short video to see Momentous School art teacher using mindfulness to help with the transition back to class.
Mindful Practices
A quick intro to how one Momentous School teacher uses mindful practices in her classroom.
Mindful Eating
An easy way to incorporate mindfulness into daily life is to take ordinary, daily activities and do them mindfully. Try mindful eating!
Mindfulness 101
When we practice mindfulness, we are happier, healthier and have improved overall well-being. Sounds pretty great, right? Read on for more.
Bedtime Bubbles
Help a child release a worry and receive a joy with this simple activity.
Bunny Breath
What kid doesn't love pretending to be an animal? Here's a quick breathing activity that kids will love. Read on to learn about bunny breath.
Hoberman Sphere
The Hoberman Sphere is one of our favorite tools for teaching kids about breathing. Check it out!
The Eric
Momentous School student Eric leads us in a very quick breathing exercise in this short video.
Moody Cow Meditates
You'll love Moody Cow and his grandfather in this great book that teaches about mindfulness. Read the full review!
Balloon Arms
Our Pre-K Teacher, Cristina Garcia, leads us through a breathing activity called Balloon Arms in this short video. Check it out!
Intro to Breathing
Momentous School PreK-3 year old teacher Juanita Cabrales talks about introducing mindful breathing with her three-year-old students in this video.
Breathing Check-In
Have you thought about your own breathing lately? Let's all take a quick break and check in with ourselves.
Belly Breathing
Here's a simple, concrete way to help kids understand breath and experience deep, belly breathing.
Why We Should Teach Kids About Breathing
Breathing is something that we do all day, every day. Why would kids need to know about it? Read on to learn some of the benefits of teaching kids about their breath.
Videos
Starfish Breathing | Animated
Your hand can be a breathing tool! This is a great breathing activity that can be done in the classroom but easily works by video as well. Be sure to mute students during this time so that there are no distracting sounds.
Hot Chocolate Breathing | Animated
How can you make breathing visual and fun for your little ones? Ask them to imagine blowing on a cup of hot chocolate!
Kids Talk: Amygdala Breathing
Momentous School second-grader Derek takes us through his amygdala breathing exercise.
Kids Talk: Chimes
Kindergartner Natalie teaches us about using the chime and breathing time - Thanks, Natalie!
Breathing Strategy: Flower and Candle
A quick and easy breathing strategy we use here at Momentous, which gives our students something concrete to imagine and help with deep breathing. It can be done anywhere at anytime!
Kids Talk: Hoberman Sphere
3rd grader, Faith, tells us why she likes using the Hoberman Sphere to help with her breathing!
Breathing Strategy: Box Breathing
Momentous School Principal, Daniel Knoll, tells us how he utilized box breathing in the classroom. Take this strategy with you anywhere since no materials are needed!
Breathing Strategy: Anchor Breathing
5th grade Teacher, Meredith Gunter, shows us how to utilize anchor spots when breathing.
The Science of Breathing
Ever wondered how the simple act of breathing can affect your body? Well, you're in luck! Our own Jordan Watts gives a quick rundown in our new series.
Mindfulness in the Classroom
Want to know how we incorporate mindfulness into the classroom at Momentous School? Watch this short video to learn more.
Kids Talk: Breathing at Home
Momentous School student Kai talks about how he used mindful breathing at home.
Classroom Strategy: Tic Toc
Momentous School 3-year-old class, led by Juanita Cabrales, do a mindful activity from Susan Kaiser Greenland called Tic-Toc.
Faith: Hoberman Sphere
Cute alert! Practice your mindful breathing with Momentous School student Faith.
Kids Talk: Breathing
Momentous School Pre-K student Faith shared about breathing in this adorable video
Got Stress? Strategy: Breathe
Got Stress? Try this simple strategy: just breathe. John Edmonson of Momentous Institute shows you how.
The Eric: A Breathing Exercise
Momentous School student Eric leads you through an original breathing exercise
Mindful Breathing with Young Students
Momentous School Pre-K3 teacher Juanita Cabrales explains how she uses mindful breathing three times each day.
The Glitter Ball
The glitter ball is our favorite strategy for helping kids understand the power of breathing to calm their big emotions.
What is a Glitter Ball?
Momentous School students Trent, Sussan, and Adriana teach us about our favorite tool, the glitter ball.