Education Partnership
October 19, 2016
Education Partnership Session
School District of the Chathams Wellness Initiative Presented by Julie M. Patterson October 19, 2016
Summer Administrative Retreat July 2015 Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center Mindfulness Training of District Administration
Mindfulness Training October 2015 - Introduction to Mindfulness Counselors SACS Health and Physical Education Staff
November 2015 – Applications for Health and Physical Education classes
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Education Partnership
October 19, 2016
Just a Little Breathing Room Reflect, Relax, Refocus Located at the middle school Funding provided through a Chatham Education Grant Materials and supplies donated by the Municipal Alliance Committee of the Chathams
Just a Little Breathing Room Entrance
Activity Table
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Relaxation corner Bean bag lounger; soft floor pillows
Jellyfish tank, live plant and magnetic balls
Wall quote
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Yoga poses over mat; cabinet with supplies
Yoga Instruction Mat in Breathing Space
Fidget and other stress reducers
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Education Partnership
October 19, 2016
Focus for Five At grades 4 and 5 Two times of the day AM and right after recess
Health and Physical Educator Training Yoga Training
Project U.S.E. Training
Health and Physical Education Classes K-5 Yoga poses and activities using poly spots and Yoga & Mindfulness card deck 4-5 Introduction of yoga poses and a calm corner with balloon breath 6-8 Introduction of yoga and body scans 9-12 Meditation Mondays in grade 9 Project U.S.E. and incorporation of low and high challenge activities involving icebreakers and trust-building games
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October 19, 2016
Gardens at the Schools Eagle Scout Projects PTO Involvement Environmental clubs Taste it Tuesdays Farm to Table Harvest from gardens used at school cafeterias
Furniture – Flexible Learning Environments for Student Engagement Bouncy bands
Wobble stool Standing desk
Zenergy Yoga Ball Chair
Unplug days Teachers are asked to conduct lessons without benefit of any technology Two times per year across district
Examples: Butter Battle Book in History related to current political environment, kite-flying, meditative walking
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In-service Day Sessions on Wellness for Staff Coloring mandalas Music Meditation Healthy cooking HIT Cycling Running Frisbee Mindfulness session Ropes course Fed Up Forks over Knives
Benefits of Mindfulness Strengthens attention and concentration, increases focus Reduces anxiety Improves classroom participation Increases flexibility Allows one to consider different perspective Increased executive function (working memory, planning, organization, and impulse control) Decreased ADHD behaviors—specifically hyperactivity and impulsivity Fewer conduct and anger management problems Increased emotional regulation Increased self-calming Increased social skills and social compliance Increased care for others Decreased negative affect, or emotions Decreased anxiety in general and text anxiety in particular Decreased depression Increased sense of calmness, relaxation, and self-acceptance
Resources
Websites
Furniture and supplies
www.mindfulteachers.org
The therapy shoppe
www.mindful.org/mindfulnessmeditation-guided-practices
S&S Worldwide
www.mindfuleducation.org
Bouncy Bands School Outfitters
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Julie M. Patterson Supervisor of Health, Physical Education and Wellness K-12 School District of the Chathams Chatham, New Jersey 07928 973-457-2506 X3039
[email protected]
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