![]() You can use any soft sound you wish, try to focus on that sound until it fades away. ![]() Let's try focussing on breathing.I begin with a sound (chimes) and end with a sound (chimes). When breathing is deliberately regulated, the brain is primed to think first and then plan a response, enabling mindful behaviour. Controlled breathing lessens anxiety by overriding the "fight, flight, or freeze'' response set off by the amygdala and gives control to conscious thought, which takes place in the prefrontal cortex. Paying attention to breathing also supports strong functioning in the higher brain. I have devoted my learning to linking brain research to our well being ever since.įocusing on breathing helps calm the body by slowing heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and sharpening focus. I myself have used MindUP Core Practice ever since the workshop I attended in 2012. The Core Practice makes mindful attention the foundation for learning and interacting: which ideally, it is repeated for a few minutes of each school day throughout the year, some of my students have used Core Practice at school and home when they need to quiet their minds and get ready to learn. MindUP includes the repetition of the Core Practice-deep belly breathing and attentive listening. The MindUP curriculum promotes and develops mindful attention to oneself and others, tolerances of differences, and the capacity of each member of our community to grow as a human being and a learner. It was developed in 2011 by Goldie Hawn, who is the founder of The Hawn Foundation. In my teaching experiences I have been teaching the MindUP Curriculum, which is a brain-focused strategy for learning and living for awhile now. All lessons are in the google guidance classrooms, if you need the class code please email me. MindUP is central to our strategic vision, it supports us to create a whole-school culture of gratitude, optimism, happiness and respect within which we can all grow and flourish.įor further details about the MindUP programme, including research findings, the curriculum overview and case studies, visit mindup.Focus is on Mindful Awareness and our 5 senses: Seeing, Listening, Smelling, Tasting, and Touching. The interactive teaching and learning approaches, complemented by whole-school mindful practices, help create an exciting learning environment within which children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. This core mindful breathing exercise which takes place three times a day, enables pupils and staff to calm their minds, focus and get ready to learn. The MindUP lessons are complemented by the ‘Brain Break’. ![]() The 15-lesson curriculum includes practices developed to help children improve their focus, manage their emotions and face challenges with resilience, kindness and compassion. ![]() The unique evidence-based framework provides knowledge and understanding of neuroscience, mindful awareness, positive psychology and mindful practices to affect positive change within the classroom and beyond. Look out for more resources added weekly to the MindUP website and keep an eye on social media for updates. It features information and resources for parents/carers and families that can be accessed from any device. See the newly launched MindUP for Families page on their website. You can also find the MindUP Activities page on the MindUP website from the MindUP drop-down menu. You can use these for home learning with your children. Some free MindUP resources can be accessed here from any device. SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING THROUGH MINDUPĪt Heathland School we are proud to be part of the growing network of MindUP schools who promote the mental health and emotional wellbeing of our whole school community. Please click the links below to find lots of activities you can do with your children.
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