Animals in the Classroom: Lesson Plans
Mindfulness in the Classroom

Goal
To learn to implement classroom mindfulness strategies for managing children's thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Table of Contents
- What is Mindfulness?
- Why is Mindfulness Important for Preschoolers?
- Setting Up a Mindfulness Space
- Mindfulness Activities for the Classroom
- Integrating Mindfulness into the Curriculum
- Involving Parents and Building a Supporting Network
Learning Objectives
After completing this class, the student will be able to:
- List the benefits of mindfulness in early childhood education.
- Identify various mindfulness techniques suitable for preschool children
- Integrate mindfulness techniques into daily classroom routines and activities
- Describe how mindfulness can influence children's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Top Theme Parks Attendance Growthc
#8. Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World
Location: Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Attendance growth, 2021-2022: 27%
2022 attendance: 10.9 million
Between 2021 and 2022, Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World didn’t have many new attractions to offer visitors. But that didn’t stop over a million more attendees from streaming into the park in 2022, as pandemic restrictions continued to lift and Disney celebrated its 50th anniversary. Disney theme parks did roll out the Genie+ line-skipping service starting in 2021, which could have helped increase attendance at Hollywood Studios and other Walt Disney World attractions.
Additional Informationa
Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues to attract visitors with its unique attractions and experiences, making it a key destination in the Walt Disney World resort. The park’s attendance growth reflects the increasing demand for high-quality entertainment and family-friendly activities.