Format
1. Program begins with a story-time.
2. Discussion about mindfulness and meditation.
3. Participants build a pinwheel toy, practice breathing exercises and learn meditation poses..
4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
Objectives
The participant will:
-Explore the importance of mindfulness.
-Learn various meditation poses.
-Follow instructions to build a pinwheel toy for focused breathing.
Standards Alignment
State Standards
?All programs meet age appropriate ELA requirements?
Georgia Early Learning & Development Standards Met:?
PDM1 - The child will practice healthy and safe habits.
PDM3 - The child will demonstrate an awareness of the body in space and child’s relationship to
objects in space.
PDM5 - The child will demonstrate gross motor skills.
SED1 - The child will develop self-awareness.
SED5 - The child will develop relationships and social skills with peers.
APL3 - The child will sustain attention to a specific activity and demonstrate persistence.
Georgia Standards of Excellence Met
Physical Education Standards Met
PEK.1 PE1.1, PE2.1, PE3.1 The physically educated student demonstrates competency in a variety
of motor skills and movement patterns.
PEK.4, PE1.4, PE2.4, PE3.4 The physically educated student exhibits responsible personal and
social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
PEK.5, PE1.5, PE2.5, PE3.5 The physically educated student recognizes the value of physical
activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
Health Standards Met
HEK.4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to
enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.?
HEK.7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and
avoid?or reduce health risks.??
HE1.7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid
or reduce health risks.?
HE2.1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease
prevention?to enhance health.?
HE2.5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.?