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Mindful Littles

Mindful Recess: Heart-Filled Treasure Hunt

Grades: Other
Subjects: Character Building, Physical Education

Student Instructions

Using Your Senses: The Power of Observation Use your keen sense of observation and sight to find heart shapes outdoors or in. Our senses can help bring our body and mind into the present moment, and help us feel more calm and peaceful. 1. Decide if you're hunting for hearts inside or outside. 2. Grab your device to add take photo or use paper and pen to record the like objects found. 3. Set a timer for 10 minutes 4. Search for as many like objects as you can. Look closely and use your creativity to “see” the hearts all around you. 5. If you’re having a hard time finding hearts, create your own out of rocks, sticks, Legos or other materials. 6. Complete the journal response and click check

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

A treasure hunt out in nature provides many benefits for students. Playing out in nature supports a child's physical, cognitive, social and emotional well-being. The treasure hunt can nurture problem-solving and observation skills as well as increase one's ability to focus their attention in a fun, relaxed and natural way!

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