Making Stress Balls

Gratitude, or appreciation for the good things that happen in life, is an essential part of building happiness.

Gratitude, or appreciation for the good things that happen in life, is an essential part of building happiness.

About mindfulness meditation

Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which one focuses on being strongly aware of what is being sensed and felt in the moment. Stress balls can be stretched and squeezed as students stop, breath and concentrate on the here and now. In this activity students make stress balls to use as a tool to assist their mindfulness meditation.

Self-awareness - This element involves students developing an awareness of their own emotional states, needs and perspectives.

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Year level

Year 7 to 10

Location

AU/UK

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Mindfulness Meditation

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