Teaching from Home Strategy: Starfish Breathing
Starfish breathing is a quick breathing strategy that can easily be done via video chat.
Starfish breathing is a quick breathing strategy that can easily be done via video chat.
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.
"One of the most successful research-based strategies I used in my classroom was free and only took 30 seconds." Curious? Keep reading.
Students at Momentous School engage in mindful breathing at least three times a day. How? Why? Watch this brief video to learn more.
"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."
Watch this short video to see Momentous School art teacher using mindfulness to help with the transition back to class.
A quick intro to how one Momentous School teacher uses mindful practices in her classroom.
An easy way to incorporate mindfulness into daily life is to take ordinary, daily activities and do them mindfully. Try mindful eating!
When we practice mindfulness, we are happier, healthier and have improved overall well-being. Sounds pretty great, right? Read on for more.
Help a child release a worry and receive a joy with this simple activity.
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.
The Hoberman Sphere is one of our favorite tools for teaching kids about breathing. Check it out!
Momentous School student Eric leads us in a very quick breathing exercise in this short video.
You'll love Moody Cow and his grandfather in this great book that teaches about mindfulness. Read the full review!
Our Pre-K Teacher, Cristina Garcia, leads us through a breathing activity called Balloon Arms in this short video. Check it out!
Momentous School PreK-3 year old teacher Juanita Cabrales talks about introducing mindful breathing with her three-year-old students in this video.
Have you thought about your own breathing lately? Let's all take a quick break and check in with ourselves.
Here's a simple, concrete way to help kids understand breath and experience deep, belly 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.
Momentous School second-grader Derek takes us through his amygdala breathing exercise.
Kindergartner Natalie teaches us about using the chime and breathing time - Thanks, Natalie!
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!
3rd grader, Faith, tells us why she likes using the Hoberman Sphere to help with her 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!
5th grade Teacher, Meredith Gunter, shows us how to utilize anchor spots when 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.
Want to know how we incorporate mindfulness into the classroom at Momentous School? Watch this short video to learn more.
Momentous School student Kai talks about how he used mindful breathing at home.
Momentous School 3-year-old class, led by Juanita Cabrales, do a mindful activity from Susan Kaiser Greenland called Tic-Toc.
Cute alert! Practice your mindful breathing with Momentous School student Faith.
Momentous School Pre-K student Faith shared about breathing in this adorable video
Got Stress? Try this simple strategy: just breathe. John Edmonson of Momentous Institute shows you how.
Momentous School student Eric leads you through an original breathing exercise
Momentous School Pre-K3 teacher Juanita Cabrales explains how she uses mindful breathing three times each day.
The glitter ball is our favorite strategy for helping kids understand the power of breathing to calm their big emotions.
Momentous School students Trent, Sussan, and Adriana teach us about our favorite tool, the glitter ball.