What are Molly Lynch's favorite tools for classroom mindfulness activities?

Hi there! Molly Lynch has shared a few tools and techniques that she finds helpful for promoting mindfulness and calm in the classroom. Here are some of them:

• Breathe, Chill: This book is filled with 70 activities for children to do when they are feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or stressed. It focuses on teaching children breathing, relaxation, and meditation exercises.

• Hoberman Sphere: Also known as the "breathing ball," this tool is used to teach an important breathing strategy that can be used to calm down a student that is upset, frustrated, or overstimulated.

• Calming Sensory Bottles: These are used as a calming tool. Students can enjoy the fun of a sensory bottle and the benefits of its calming effects.

• Stress Ball: These small homemade stress balls can be taken back to your student’s seats. They are great for students that might be feeling a bit anxious about something but not completely upset or overwhelmed yet.

• Calming Kit: This is a kit filled with activities and resources for students to use when they simply need a break.

Remember, it's all about teaching students self-calming techniques and showing them it's okay to feel angry or upset at times. It's important to regain control and focus to be successful in any situation. Would you like more details on any of these tools?