The Mindful Student cards in Fly Five are brief, yet get students to have an awareness of themselves, emotions, body, and mind. It serves them well before we continue with our day. Ina Pannell-Sain Surin, Fly Five Ambassador and 5th grade teacher
Share today’s meditation, “Finding Your Inner Strength” with your class to experience the power of positive affirmations together. This meditation is geared toward grades 6–8.
Following the meditation, use the “There Is Strength Inside of Me” downloadable to help your class reflect on the things that inspire, empower, and strengthen them. Don’t forget to complete one for yourself!
The Mindful Student Components
Mindfulness Lesson
Cards
✔ 20 Lesson Cards
✔ Grade-Level Sets
✔ Flexible Implementation
A kindergarten to eighth-grade school-based mindfulness program that includes developmentally appropriate mindfulness activities aligned with the C.A.R.E.S. social and emotional competencies and standards.
Mindfulness Mini-Course
for Adults
✔ Fully Asynchronous
✔ Duration: 2.5 hours
✔ Flexible Implementation
A deep dive into the science of mindfulness and an exploration of how to foster mindfulness as a proactive discipline strategy in classrooms and school communities across the globe.