Naturally Mindful: Smiling on the Inside

This mindfulness activity can be used across all learning areas and year levels. However, you can find explicit learning outcomes for Early Learning listed below:

EYLF Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcome 1:

Children have a strong sense of identity

• 1.1 Children feel safe, secure, and supported
• 1.2 Children develop their emerging autonomy, interdependence, resilience and sense of agency
• 1.3 Children develop knowledgeable and confident self identities
• 1.4 Children learn to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect

Learning Outcome 3:

Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

• 3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing

Optional

• Audio recording: Guided Meditation - Smiling on the Inside (available in lesson plan)