Writing Expressions Mindful Math Activities - Digital & PDF
This resource is a set of 10 activities that practices Writing Algebraic Expressions from Word Phrases - while incorporating mindfulness. These activities are printable and digital for Google Slides, so you will have everything you need to practice mindfulness and math work in the classroom as well as at home.
Why practice mindfulness in the math classroom?
Studies show that teens who practice mindfulness improved their math score by 15%, compared to teens who do not
Builds student resilience and the shift from ‘I cannot do this’ to ‘I cannot do this yet
Classroom management is achieved by focused behavior, more class time, and improving self-control
It is unique, fun, and something different for the math classroom! You will love the sound of silence as your students work their way through the activities
Here are some examples of the activities included in this resource:
· Multiple choice Mantras – solve the problem to complete the mantra
· Visualize it! Math Operations Graphic Organizer
· Mindful Mandala Coloring
· Brain Teaser Breaks
· Mistakes are proof that you are trying – finding the error
· Breathe a Shape
· Approaching problems in more than one way
· Jigsaw affirmations – match the question with the answer to complete the affirmation
· Final thoughts and reflection
· Quick Quiz
What are these resources all about?
I have experienced and identified a major pain point – I want to practice mindfulness in my math classroom, and therefore reduce math and testing anxiety, but I simply do not have the time. Time must be given for practice of math concepts and review. So, I have designed a series of resources that actively engages and practices the math topic, all while incorporating breathing, affirmations, brain breaks, and mindfulness. I think you will love them, too!
This resource is a set of 10 activities that practices Writing Algebraic Expressions from Word Phrases - while incorporating mindfulness. These activities are printable and digital for Google Slides, so you will have everything you need to practice mindfulness and math work in the classroom as well as at home.
Why practice mindfulness in the math classroom?
Studies show that teens who practice mindfulness improved their math score by 15%, compared to teens who do not
Builds student resilience and the shift from ‘I cannot do this’ to ‘I cannot do this yet
Classroom management is achieved by focused behavior, more class time, and improving self-control
It is unique, fun, and something different for the math classroom! You will love the sound of silence as your students work their way through the activities
Here are some examples of the activities included in this resource:
· Multiple choice Mantras – solve the problem to complete the mantra
· Visualize it! Math Operations Graphic Organizer
· Mindful Mandala Coloring
· Brain Teaser Breaks
· Mistakes are proof that you are trying – finding the error
· Breathe a Shape
· Approaching problems in more than one way
· Jigsaw affirmations – match the question with the answer to complete the affirmation
· Final thoughts and reflection
· Quick Quiz
What are these resources all about?
I have experienced and identified a major pain point – I want to practice mindfulness in my math classroom, and therefore reduce math and testing anxiety, but I simply do not have the time. Time must be given for practice of math concepts and review. So, I have designed a series of resources that actively engages and practices the math topic, all while incorporating breathing, affirmations, brain breaks, and mindfulness. I think you will love them, too!
This resource is a set of 10 activities that practices Writing Algebraic Expressions from Word Phrases - while incorporating mindfulness. These activities are printable and digital for Google Slides, so you will have everything you need to practice mindfulness and math work in the classroom as well as at home.
Why practice mindfulness in the math classroom?
Studies show that teens who practice mindfulness improved their math score by 15%, compared to teens who do not
Builds student resilience and the shift from ‘I cannot do this’ to ‘I cannot do this yet
Classroom management is achieved by focused behavior, more class time, and improving self-control
It is unique, fun, and something different for the math classroom! You will love the sound of silence as your students work their way through the activities
Here are some examples of the activities included in this resource:
· Multiple choice Mantras – solve the problem to complete the mantra
· Visualize it! Math Operations Graphic Organizer
· Mindful Mandala Coloring
· Brain Teaser Breaks
· Mistakes are proof that you are trying – finding the error
· Breathe a Shape
· Approaching problems in more than one way
· Jigsaw affirmations – match the question with the answer to complete the affirmation
· Final thoughts and reflection
· Quick Quiz
What are these resources all about?
I have experienced and identified a major pain point – I want to practice mindfulness in my math classroom, and therefore reduce math and testing anxiety, but I simply do not have the time. Time must be given for practice of math concepts and review. So, I have designed a series of resources that actively engages and practices the math topic, all while incorporating breathing, affirmations, brain breaks, and mindfulness. I think you will love them, too!