Our goal? Provide Allentown children with mindfulness tools that will aid them in emotional self-regulation.
We provide mindfulness throughout the school year for all 7,400+ K-5 student in all 15 Allentown School District elementary schools.
Our Mindful Schools inspired weekly innovative lessons are integrated seamlessly into the schedule of each school.
Our science-based, trauma-sensitive mindfulness tools can easily be incorporated into the school day and into childrens’ lives beyond the school.
“I taught my mom the '4 7 8 breath' because she was very stressed, and she said that really helped so I taught it to more of my family.” - 5th grade student, Dodd Elementary School
“I taught my mom the '4 7 8 breath' because she was very stressed, and she said that really helped so I taught it to more of my family.” - 5th grade student, Dodd Elementary School
REAL TESTIMONIALS FROM KIDS IN ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT
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REAL TESTIMONIALS FROM KIDS IN ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT ~
"Helps me be calm when I am upset or just need time to relax. I really like mindfulness because it is very calming and the teacher is very nice and has a soft speaking voice. I give this a five star rating. I think this is GREAT." - 5th grader from Ritter Elementary School
"I think you should know that mindfulness has changed my life' -4th grade student Ramos
"Helps me be calm when I am upset or just need time to relax. I really like mindfulness because it is very calming and the teacher is very nice and has a soft speaking voice. I give this a five star rating. I think this is GREAT." - 5th grader from Ritter Elementary School "I think you should know that mindfulness has changed my life' -4th grade student Ramos
After School Yoga.
For more than 12 years, we’ve led after school yoga with elementary, middle, and high schools in the Allentown School District and beyond. Contact us for more info!
FAQS
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Mindful Schools defines mindfulness as being present here and now, paying attention to our thoughts, bodies, emotions, and external environment with kindness, non-judgement and curiosity.
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Our school-based mindfulness programs allow ethnically diverse (Hispanic/Latino-70%, Black-15%, White-11%, Multi-racial-3%, Asian- 1%) children who might not otherwise receive mindfulness instruction, due to limited resources at home and/or school (89.1% denoted as low income, 100% eligible for free or reduced lunch), to benefit from its effects.
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We are currently focused on the Allentown School District but we offer yoga programming and staff mindfulness training, allowing participants to learn how to use mindfulness for themselves and the children they support.
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No. Mindfulness is a way to manage stress and emotions and to be present in the current moment. We teach students and staff how to mindfully listen, see, and move, which supports them with paying attention, learning and handling their emotions. We do not in anyway teach or discourage any religious beliefs. We teach a variety of science-based exercises that support stress reduction as well as the above-mentioned goals.
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Check out the 3 images below this question. These simple breathing practices are examples of what we teach (and use ourselves!).
Mindfulness Research:
Below is a summary of research findings of the benefits of mindfulness:
Compassion:
People randomly assigned to mindfulness training are more likely to help someone in need and have greater self compassion
Reduction of stress
and anxiety:
Mindfulness reduces feelings of stress and improves anxiety and distress when placed in a socially stressful environment.
Emotional regulation:
Mindfulness is associated with emotional regulation across a number of studies. Mindfulness creates changes in the brain that correspond to less reactivity and a better ability to engage in tasks even when emotions are activated.
The above research was completed by Mindful Schools.
Check out even more powerful benefits here: Mindful Schools Research