December in the Den:
December in the Den:
We are excited to share the monthly wellness initiative for December! The December theme is “Mindfulness”. Wellness Counselors are continuing to work hard to provide activities and resources for students, staff, and parents. This month’s mindfulness resources include a take-home winter mandala coloring activity for students and mindfulness lessons and activities at lunchtime on Thursdays and Fridays. Last week students participated in a Winter mindfulness walk, learned more about mindfulness and it’s benefits and learned mindful breathing techniques. Wellness Counselors will also be hosting a Mindfulness Cafe for staff Friday December 17th in the morning before school that includes healthy snacks, mandala coloring and mindfulness activities. All of our December mindfulness focused activities for students and staff emphasize the benefits of taking time to be present in the moment.
For more information about mindfulness practice and benefits at different ages please check out the enclosed link from the New York Times on Mindfulness.
https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/mindfulness-for-children
In the Den this week:
In the Den this week: Monday, December 13th: All students are welcome to join us for Mindful Monday Guided Meditation on building Healthy habits from 8:10-8:35AM. This brief workshop will help you build awareness of your inner coach that will help you to make safe and healthy choices. If you would like to participate, please visit us in the Den before 1st period.
At Lunches on Thursday December 16th: 12:00-12:30PM & 12:50- 1:20 PM Students are welcome to join us for a Mindful snowflake mandala coloring activity in and outside the Den. All students are welcome to stay and color during lunch, or to take home a snowflake mandala to mindfully color at home.
Friday November December 17th: School Staff is invited to the Den before school, at 8:10-8:35AM to enjoy some tea and healthy snacks, mandala coloring and other mindfulness activities. Staff please stop by the Den experience a mindful café and meet the Den counselors.
At Lunches on Friday December 17th: 12-12:30 and 12:50 to 1:20 All students are invited to participate in a short workshop on mindfulness eating. Gain a tool to help you build your awareness and mindfulness around your relationship with eating.
The Den Counselors
