Essential Question: How can I care for myself so that I can effectively care for others?
Learning Target: Develop a common vision for success in your volunteer placement that demonstrates an understanding of where you will volunteer, the needs of the people you serve, and the skills you will need to utilize.
Learning Target: Develop a common vision for success in your volunteer placement that demonstrates an understanding of where you will volunteer, the needs of the people you serve, and the skills you will need to utilize.
Monday, August 27th - Introduce the motivation behind "Mindful Moments."
Homework: Read up to page 52 of Tuesdays With Morrie prior to class on Wednesday, and capture reading reflections in your PSL notebook.
Wednesday, August 29th - Engage in a 10 minute mindfulness activity using resources from Calm. Discuss how mindfulness might help Mitch Albom and Morrie Schwartz uncover, "life's greatest lesson."
Homework: Read up to page 99 prior to class on Friday, and capture reading reflections in your PSL notebook.
Friday, August 30th - Engage in a 10 minute mindfulness activity using resources from Calm. Explore how mindfulness might help Morrie prepare for his death, and help Mitch prepare for his life.
Homework: Read up to page 107 prior to class on Wednesday, and capture reading reflections in your PSL notebook.
Extension Activity: In your PSL notebook, develop a "gratitude" list. Note the people, things, and experiences that you are grateful for this day.
Wednesday, September 5th - No meeting due to Mrs. Trentanelli's absence.
Friday, September 7th - Engage in a 10 minute mindfulness activity using resources from Calm. Complete reflection activity (see below) and share with Mrs. Trentanelli via Google docs.
Reflection: In a Google doc, explain how you can care for yourself during this school year so that you can effectively care for others. Consider drawing in evidence from our (very, very limited) meditation practices, and your reading of Tuesdays With Morrie. Share this reflection with Mrs. Trentanelli by Monday afternoon.
Homework: Your homework for the rest of the school year is to set aside at least ten minutes each day where you quiet your mind. You can use activities we practiced here, you can use music, or you can research your own strategies, but make sure to invest in yourself each day.
Homework: Read up to page 52 of Tuesdays With Morrie prior to class on Wednesday, and capture reading reflections in your PSL notebook.
Wednesday, August 29th - Engage in a 10 minute mindfulness activity using resources from Calm. Discuss how mindfulness might help Mitch Albom and Morrie Schwartz uncover, "life's greatest lesson."
Homework: Read up to page 99 prior to class on Friday, and capture reading reflections in your PSL notebook.
Friday, August 30th - Engage in a 10 minute mindfulness activity using resources from Calm. Explore how mindfulness might help Morrie prepare for his death, and help Mitch prepare for his life.
Homework: Read up to page 107 prior to class on Wednesday, and capture reading reflections in your PSL notebook.
Extension Activity: In your PSL notebook, develop a "gratitude" list. Note the people, things, and experiences that you are grateful for this day.
Wednesday, September 5th - No meeting due to Mrs. Trentanelli's absence.
Friday, September 7th - Engage in a 10 minute mindfulness activity using resources from Calm. Complete reflection activity (see below) and share with Mrs. Trentanelli via Google docs.
Reflection: In a Google doc, explain how you can care for yourself during this school year so that you can effectively care for others. Consider drawing in evidence from our (very, very limited) meditation practices, and your reading of Tuesdays With Morrie. Share this reflection with Mrs. Trentanelli by Monday afternoon.
Homework: Your homework for the rest of the school year is to set aside at least ten minutes each day where you quiet your mind. You can use activities we practiced here, you can use music, or you can research your own strategies, but make sure to invest in yourself each day.