Hello @isaaceko,

Thank you for stopping b and taking the time to read and comment. I would like to let you know that I am by no means an expert in mindfulness, I even have trouble applying to my daily life myself! Even though, I don't think one should be "assessed"in the acceptance, awareness and being present. In my opinion, this would defeat the object of what this approach to life is all about. I would say that sharing this information with your students would be a great thing for you to do; but, as for assessing them on it ... perhaps not.

ps: I wish I had a teacher like you when I was younger! :)

As for the idea of incorporating the homework I shared here with all of you with your students - again, what a great, thoughtful teacher you are - I would apply it as a ritual, but rather as a daily exercise to improve their focus and attention. After all there are no side effects here. The worse it can happen is for them to follow asleep :D

A way to avoid this, though, would be for you to do together with them.

You would time the 3 minutes and would say:

"Everyone, now, close your eyes .... calmly inhale ... and exhale .... inhale ... in a nice calm voice."

This could be so much fun!! :D

These are truly lucky kids for having someone as mindful as you as their teacher!
All the best to you.