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  Difficultywithfocusanda�en�on  Higherincidenceofneuro-diversity,developmentalchallengesanddelays

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EXECUTIVEFUNCTIONS

  Self-regula�on  Problem-solving  Organiza�on  Planning  Workingmemory  Timemanagement

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  Emo�onalControl  ResponseInhibi�on  SustainedA�en�on  TaskIni�a�on  Goal-directedPersistence

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Researchfindings:

  Enhancesfocus,a�en�on,concentra�on,comprehensionandmemoryCase-Smithetal.,2010;Ehudetal.,2010;Pradhan&Nagendra,2010;Napolietal.,2005;Manjunath&Telles,2004;Quachetal.,2015

  ImprovesstressmanagementMilleretal.,2014Raes,F.,Griffith,J.W.,VanderGucht,K.,&Williams,J.M.G.(2014)

  Reducesanger,depression,andfa�gueFelveretal.,2015  EasesanxietyandtensionFranketal.,2014;Noggleetal.,2012  EnhancesresilienceandcopingskillsKhalsaetal.,2012;Ramadoss&Bose,2010;White,

2012

  Improvesemo�onalandbehavioralregula�onBergen-Cicoetal.,2015;Razzaetal.,2013

  Supportssocialandemo�onallearningGueldner&Feuerborn,2015  Posi�velyimpactsstudents’academicperformanceButzeretal.,2015;Kauts

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Breath*Movement*Mindfulness “STATES” of Being

WhyisBREATH soimportant?

  Balances the nervous system and improves self-regulation:   helps us to calm down, and to be alert

  Enhances activation of the “thinking” brain

  Directly affects emotions

  Improves immune system functioning

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WhyisMOVEMENT soimportant?

  It stimulates four of the most important endocrine glands - the pituitary, the pineal, the thyroid, and the parathyroid and increases the secretion of dopamine and serotonin

  Builds brain resources, increasing neural pathways, engaging the brain

  Metabolizes stress hormones such as cortisol

  Improves brain-body connection, motor planning, coordination, strength, dexterity and flexibility

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WhyisMINDFULNESS important?

  Bringsawarenesstothethoughtswithinthemind,feelingswithinthebodyandac�ons,reac�onsandinterac�ons–  Enhancesemo�onalregula�on

  Buildsmuscleoffocus  Teachesstudentshowtoa�end,monitorandshi�a�en�on  Adjustsnega�vemindsetsandself-talk  Decreasesstress

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