The Nature of Mindfulness - Super Senses

The Nature of Mindfulness - Super Senses

Activity 1 of 4 in this unit

Lesson summary

This activity is designed to help children to tune into each of their senses, their environment and their inner thoughts and feelings. Children develop skills in focus, attention, resilience, emotional intelligence and regulation of the body and emotions.

Activity Intention:

  • This activity has been developed to give children the opportunity to explore activities around mindfulness, nature and personal well being.

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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

Resources required

  • A space large enough for children (and adults) to sit or lie down (this activity works well inside, but outside is better!)
  • A collection of flowers, leaves, stones, seed pods or other tactile natural materials (enough for one each)
  • A small piece of fruit or something else edible for each child (berries, grapes, sultanas, herbs, cereal, etc). Be aware of food intolerance or allergies.

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Additional info

Following this lesson is an ideal way for students to participate in Planet Ark’s Schools Tree Day – the largest nature-care event in Australian schools. So, get growing! It only takes a minute to register for Schools Tree Day.

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