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Mind Yeti

Hello Feelings - Audio Session

Grades: 1st Grade, Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Subjects: Home Learning, Character Building

Student Instructions

Our minds have different kinds of Hubbubbles - thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Our feeling Hubbubbles are all the different emotions or feelings, like sadness, happiness, or anger, that we feel every day. Today, we will take some time to notice our feeling Hubbubbles. 1. ▶️ Click play on the Mind Yeti audio session. Follow along with the guided instructions. 2. 💭 Think: How do our feelings change from moment to moment? Which feelings are hardest for you to experience? Which ones are the easiest? Which feelings do you experience often? Remember, all feelings are ok! 3. add Click Add Response. 4. video Click the video tool to record yourself talking about the feelings you had during this activity. How did breathing while noticing your feelings make your mood change? How does knowing about your feelings help you make better choices? 5. check Click the green check to add to your journal. 🗣 Check in with your family members about your feelings and how focusing on them makes your mind calm and your mood better. Family Why: Mindfulness helps children manage stress and work through it more quickly. Mindfulness practice—even a few minutes a day has health benefits. Research suggests that mindfulness can increase one’s ability to focus, calm down and connect positively with others.

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

This activity guides students in practicing mindfulness and gratitude. You can modify this activity based on your student's age and skill. CASEL: Self-Awareness and Self-Management CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K-3.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K-3.3 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K-3.6 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4-5.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4-5.4 In 2016, Committee for Children brought together award-winning creative partners and top experts in mindfulness research to develop Mind Yeti. A research-based tool with guided mindfulness sessions, Mind Yeti helps kids and adults settle the Hubbub and create safer, kinder communities. Learn more and find teacher guides at: www.mindyeti.com

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