Kermit the Frog may lament that it isn't easy being green, but the good news is that his greenness is a strength that helps him hide from predators. A mindful self-awareness exercise helps participants recognize and celebrate their strengths and acknowledge a limitation they have, and imagine ways they can improve in this area.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, strengths, mindfulness, self-awareness, Social & Emotional Learning

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider having a participant conduct the exercise
• Encourage pupils to practice a different exercise every day

Classroom Considerations

• Sixth mindfulness activity in the series of eight
• All the resources in the series begin with the Breathing Awareness activity and end with a discussion of the reflection questions

Pros

• Includes a script that gives precise directions for how to conduct the activity
• The reflection questions encourage learners to address their limitations and add to their strengths

Cons

• None