Skill Spotlight:  Emotional Awareness, Self-Regulation, and Mindfulness

• Subject: Wellness

• Grade: 4

What is my child learning?

This mindfulness activity helps your child develop important emotional intelligence skills in a gentle, accessible way. The pond visualization teaches emotional awareness by helping children recognize different feelings as separate from their core self. It builds self-regulation skills by showing that emotions come and go without defining who we are. Children practice mindfulness as they learn to observe their feelings without being overwhelmed by them. The activity also strengthens metacognition – the ability to think about one's own thinking and emotional processes. These skills are fundamental to mental wellness and will support your child in navigating complex feelings as they grow.

📅 Coming tomorrow

This week’s activity is called “I am the Pond.” It's a fun way to practice emotional awareness, self-regulation, and mindfulness. Look for it in your text tomorrow!