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Mindfulness in Head Start Settings

Mindfulness in Head Start Settings is a course available on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio that offers mindfulness strategies for adults and children.

Mindful Moments: Flexibility Leads to Excellent Mobility (Flex-M)

Flex-M stands for: Flexibility Leads to Excellent Mobility. Use these stretches in team meetings, during a break, at your desk, or in your classroom to improve flexibility and mobility.

Mindful Moments: S.O.F.T.

Discover the S.O.F.T. relaxation strategy. S.O.F.T. stands for: soften the face; open the heart; float down the shoulders; and take a deep breath. Find three S.O.F.T. strategies to use for a brief relaxation break. 

Mindful Moments: Hand Exercises

Use these five different finger and hand stretches at your desk or in your classroom for a quick relaxation boost.

Mindful Moments: Chair Stretches

Use these five stretches while working at your desk, in a classroom, or share them at a team meeting.

Managing Stress with Mindful Moments

Explore how breathing and movement exercises can help you manage stress.  Discover ways to use mindful movements to contribute to your self-care practices.

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