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Children submit daily journal entries in, "My First Journal." This can be a place for kids to set aside time and identify it as a calming place for reflection, introspection, and acknowledging their experiences. E.g. how they feel, their reactions to the day, letting their thoughts flow, etc. The journal logs a drawn entry with journal prompt, audio recording, and record of emotion that day. E.g. Happy, Sad, etc.
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TOTAL LESSON DURATION: 15-20 Min.
Lesson Video Runtime: 15 Min.
Discussion & Wrap-up: 5 Min.
Awareness of Introspection & Reflection Strategy
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Learning Objectives: To observe and participate in what journaling is and acquire access to tools to begin to explore the idea of introspection and reflection.
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Goal: Students will gain a better understanding of what journaling is and observe the connections to identifying emotions and feelings.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Journals/Analytics are only stored locally on the device and only the users and adults/caregivers have the access to the recording of data, drawings, etc. For more information please visit mindiful.io/about and mindiful.io/faq
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EXERCISE 1: Learn How to Journal - Starling walks the students through how to make a journal entry by recording their voice, drawing, and selecting a mood.
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EXERCISE 2: Complete Journal to Prompt, "Today I Feel."
*Mindiful App or Journal Printout Needed. Printouts are available if devices are unavailable. (Scroll down for Printouts.)
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EXERCISE 3: Look at an Example of a Journal with Many Entries Over Time - Starling walks the students through how to log and view journal entries.
LESSON WRAP-UP: Ask students if any would like to share their journals. (If not that's ok too!) Talk about times when using Star Journals would be helpful. (E.g., a daily journal practice, to help sort out how you feel when upset about something, a way to learn more about yourself, etc.)
FOLLOW-UP ACTIVITIES: Using the journal as another source of expression and documenting progress over time. Utilize the other available prompts or be creative and create your own.
"Let’s look and learn from your gallery and learn about your logged moods over time!"
Journal Printouts
Use of our Mindiful® Software is highly suggested for the optimal experience and to utilize all available features. However, we understand there are times when a phone, tablet, or computer is not accessible or not enough devices at one time are available; not to worry! Our Mindiful® Journal Printouts are available to download in varying prompt sets.
Posters
Recommended printing sizes are 18" X 12", 24" X 16", 30" X 20", 36" X 24"
with the printing company of your choice.
Reviews from You
"What a great app for kids."
“I wish I learned these techniques when I was a child. Between breathing and meditation to journaling and self-expression, this app is an awesome format for young people to advance their self-help know-how.
Check it out and watch your child live a more stress-free life.”
- Toasli