Miss Mahoney

Mindfulness With Miss Mahoney

May you be happy.
May you have fun.
May you be healthy and strong.

Book List
  • Virtual Learning
    • P.S. 212's Positivity Project
  • Remote Read Alouds
    • Charlotte and the Quiet Place
    • I Am Peace A Book of Mindfulness
    • Pete the Cat and His Magic Suglasses
    • Bark George
    • Over in the Meadow
    • My Friend Is Sad
    • Jabari Jumps
    • The Proudest Blue
  • Mindfulness With Miss Mahoney
    • Guided Mindfulness Practice
    • Mindfulness in Schools
    • Mindfulness Book List
    • Student Work
    • Mindfulness and Our Community
    • Mindfulness, Art and Poetry
  • Yoga
    • Yoga Book List
  • Teacher Resources
    • New TC Running Records
    • Old TC Running Records
    • K-5 TC Writing Checklists
    • K-5 TC Writing Rubrics
    • K-5 TC Writing On Demand Prompts
    • BookFlix
    • LIGHTBOX
    • Writing For a Cause!
    • Reading Assessment Checklist
    • Book Picks For Narrative Writing!
  • A Thanksgiving Project
  • About Me
  • Virtual Learning

What is Mindfulness?

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Mindfulness is moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, emotions, sensations and surrounding environment.  When we practice mindfulness, we learn how to pay attention to many things . . . our breath, thoughts, sounds, emotions and body sensations, while bringing kindness and curiosity to our experiences. 


Mindfulness can help us to calm down when we are upset, angry, sad or frustrated. It creates space, allowing us to pause and respond to situations wisely, rather than reacting on impulse.  It can help us to focus and do well in school, sports or music. Mindfulness can also help us to feel happy, calm, relaxed and ready to learn! 

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Learning to be mindful—to pay attention in the moment without resistance or judgment-—can shift the course of our lives. Instead of being driven by our fears and hopes, we learn how to listen to ourselves and others, to pause and respond wisely. 

~ Amy Gross

Check out these resources to find out more
​about mindfulness in education!

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Photo credit: ​​Lindsay Morris for The New York Times
Online Articles and Blog Posts
  • Under Stress, Students in New York Find Calm in Meditation
  • Why I Love My Daughter's Mindfulness Classes At School
  • Mindful Schools Blog Post on Learning How To Be A Mindful Educator
  • ​Jackson Heights Elementary School Celebrates Planting of Peace Poles
  • Mindful Life Conference
  • Spiderman Breath! 
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Videos
  • Aliza and the Mind Jar
  • Just Breathe

Websites
  • Mindful Schools
  • Little Flower Yoga
  • Breathe for Change

Research
  • Mindfulness in Education Research Highlights

Downloadable Printables
  • Miss Mahoney's Mindfulness Bookmarks
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