5B’s Mind in a Jar

Sometimes our minds become clouded and foggy. Thoughts keep coming and we are often trying to balance so many different subjects, jobs, ideas and things we need to do. In Grade 5, we wondered, what we do to support ourselves and look after our minds at times like this…

So, this week, after our exhibition extravaganza, we took some time out to create a fun, visual reminder for ourselves. We created a mind in a jar using water, glitter and sparkles and in this way we can see what our mind looks like when it is busy and overwhelmed. We can also clearly see what happens when we take a moment to allow it to settle down… When we are mindful, we become more aware of our thoughts and feelings which makes us more self aware.

“Mindfulness is paying attention here and now with kindness and curiosity.” Association for Mindfulness in Education

“The future hasn’t happened yet and the past is gone. So I think the only moment we have is right here and now, and I try to make the best of those moments, the moments that I’m in.” Annie Lenox