JFK Third Graders Refocus With '10 Minutes Of Mindfulness'

East Islip NY

22 April, 2021

11:52 AM

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Press release from East Islip School District: April 22, 2021 Third graders in Mary Beth Eichin's class at East Islip's John F. Kennedy Elementary are learning to practice nurturing ways to handle stress by doing yoga and mindfulness for 10 minutes a day. "This helps everyone get refocused and redirected in the afternoon," Principal Deborah Smith said. "The students are learning to be responsive and not reactive in situations, to not let outside situations control their mood, and to make choices with intention while thinking about the outcome. Healthy minds lead to healthy, productive lives." This press release was produced by East Islip School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.