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Mindful Sand Timer Focus

A focused mindfulness activity using a sand timer as a meditation anchor to develop concentration and stillness

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About This Activity

A focused mindfulness activity using a sand timer as a meditation anchor to develop concentration and stillness

Quick Info

low
20
Classroom size sufficient

Equipment Required

Sand timer

1 large visible timer

Alternative shorter timer

1

Cushions or mats

1 per student

Timer

As needed

Cushions

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 4

Suitable Sports

Yoga

Activity Tags

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge

Space

Indoor
Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Features

Inclusive
Engaging
Calming

Activity Type

Cool Down

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Self-Control
Responsibility
Respect

Skills

Catching
Body Control
Decision Making

Weather

All Weather

Intensity

Low Intensity