Mindfulness through Mind Yeti
Mind Yeti is a research-based, digital library of mindfulness sessions designed to help kids and adults calm their minds, focus their attention, and connect better with the world, featuring short, guided experiences with diverse voices and immersive soundscapes.
Overview of Mind Yeti:
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Purpose:Mind Yeti aims to teach kids and adults mindfulness skills to promote calmness, focus, and emotional regulation.
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Content:It offers a collection of short, guided mindfulness sessions (videos and audio scripts) that can be used for various purposes, such as brain breaks, redirection, relaxation, or state changes. .
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Structure:The sessions are aligned with the Second Step Program, and can be searched by topic.
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Development:Mind Yeti is developed by Committee for Children, the creators of Second Step.
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Target Audience:It is suitable for elementary and middle-school-aged kids, as well as their teachers, parents, and guardians.
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Mindfulness Techniques:The sessions incorporate techniques like deep breathing, stretching, and emotion recognition.
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Benefits:Mind Yeti helps students develop focus, self-regulation, and stress management skills, creating a classroom environment where students are ready to engage in learning.
Practicing mindfulness can improve attention, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. With just a few minutes each day, students can learn how to manage a big emotions, increase kindness, and be more present in their learning.
We encourage you to explore mindfulness practices at home. Together, we can create a mindful school community, where everyone feels ready to learn and grow!