Mindful Me (for 4th and 5th Graders)

MMPL has partnered with the NDSU extension- Morton County Agent, Cassie Allerdings/ Family and Community Wellness agent to offer Mindful Me. This program promotes mindful practices that lead to improvements in managing one’s own goals, developing a sense of self, time management, stress management, emotional regulation, and mindful eating practices. Specific outcomes from youth participation in the curriculum include short-term (skill development and knowledge gain), mid-term (increased stress management, mindful eating, etc.), and long-term (improved physical, emotional, and social health) benefits.

Parents are expected to remain on library premises during the duration of the lesson, according to library policy.

The topics covered:

April 15 - Positive Relationships-Affirmations: Practicing mindfulness includes how we choose to interact with others.

April 22 - Naming Feelings-It’s Complicated: Emotions aren’t always simple to describe. Finding the right words to describe our emotions can help determine exactly what may be causing them, and how to best respond to those feelings.

April 29 - Quiet Listening: We live in a loud world. Making time to be quiet is one way to be mindful of your surroundings and thoughts.