Introduction
Learning Intension:
This lesson provides insight into negative thought patterns. Children develop awareness of Automatic Negative Thoughts and use the mindful technique STOP to effectively management them. Children write a reflection of their experience with STOP. Following on from the previous lesson, the children write their own positive affirmations and use them in their meditation. Children choose whether to use a Metatron Cube for their meditation. This lesson focuses on English.
Social and Emotional Development:
Children are learning how to manage negative thought patterns in a healthy way. They learn separation from their negative thoughts and how to move them on. They develop an understanding of how negative thought patterns can prevent them from following their purpose and limit their potential. Children increase confidence in their ability to meditate by choosing how to do their meditation.
Flourishing Purpose:
Meaning. Children learn about negative thought patterns and how to prevent them from impacting their potential in life.