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Mar 1, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 30

Invest in a Mindfulness app There are many on the market- some are even free. Headspace is just one to have a look at, but please do hav...

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Feb 28, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 29

Listen to Mindfulness Music... Type in Mindfulness music on google and listen until your hearts content. It really does have a calming i...

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Feb 27, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 28

Take part in some Yoga stretches... yoga makes the body and mind strong- try this to get you started.

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Feb 24, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 27

Make a wheel of relaxation or wheel of breathing... Take two paper plates, on one write 4 different techniques that work for you. On the...

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Feb 23, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 26

Show Gratitude... Gratitude is a fundamental part of mindfulness and teaching children to appreciate the abundance in their lives as oppo...

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Feb 22, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 25

Learn to surf... As a surfer cannot change the waves, they need to learn to 'surf' on them and use them to their benefit. We cannot chan...

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Feb 21, 2017
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Netball- Sauncey Wood vs Manland

Sauncey Wood played against Manland at home in their second league match. The girls played so well as a team and the ball travelled from...

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Feb 21, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 24

Prepare your body for landing... Discuss how energy can become ungrounded and that we can sometimes feel as if we're spinning with no gra...

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Feb 20, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 23

Relaxation Stories If your child is finding it to hard to relax, ensure you are relaxed and grounded and they will begin to match your en...

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Feb 10, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 22

Let it go... Make a list of all the things you are worried or concerned about. Then tear up the list or rub out the written worries and ...

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Feb 9, 2017
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Reading afternoon

We really enjoyed reading afternoon and were pleased to have some of our parents to come and join us. What a relaxing end to the day.

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Feb 9, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 21

Listen to the bell. An easy way for children to practice mindfulness is to focus on paying attention to what you can hear. You can use a ...

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Feb 8, 2017
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Safer Internet Day 2017

Tuesday the 7th was Safer Internet Day- over this week, the children will continue to learn about staying safe when online and who to tel...

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Feb 8, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 20

Heart Breathe First put your hand over your heart to feel it beating as you breathe in and out. Keep your hands over your heart. Next c...

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Feb 7, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 19

Have a Technology Break... Technology is all around us- what did we do before IPads and mobile phones? Set aside some time each day whic...

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Feb 6, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 18

Mindful Conversation... How often do you have a conversation whilst completing another task? Instead, focus on making eye contact with o...

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Feb 3, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 17

Mindful Movement For some, movement is key to being mindful- and this is OK. Try a minute of star jumps, running or physical activity th...

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Help us to make Sauncey Wood and Batford Heartsafe

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Feb 2, 2017
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Help us to make Sauncey Wood and Batford Heartsafe

Following our first aid training at the start of this term, we have set up a crowdfunding page to try and raise enough money to buy and i...

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Feb 2, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 16

Fidget Friend... You can use anything you like for this- simply buy or make a small toy that can be your fidget friend. Then every time ...

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Feb 1, 2017
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Mindfulness Challenge 15

Mindful Eating Mindful isn't just about taking your time or chewing your food for longer. Mindful eating should take place as a family w...

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