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Meditation on Wheatfields

Meditation on Wheatfields 
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Physical educationPrimary Education

This lesson contains 4 slides, with text slides and 1 video.

time-iconLesson duration is: 10 min

Introduction

The students will be taken through Vincent’s wheatfields in a meditation lasting five minutes. Skylar will stimulate their senses and their imaginations.

Instructions

Preparations
Make sure the children have found a quiet spot to meditate. This could be in the classroom, or in the playroom or gym hall. They can meditate lying down or seated, with their eyes open or closed. The most important thing is that they feel comfortable in whatever position they choose.

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Meditation on Wheatfields 

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Explain: These paintings by Vincent are called Wheatfield Under Thunderclouds and Wheatfield with Crows.

We’re going to meditate with Skylar. It might help you relax. Find a good place to sit or lie down and listen carefully to what Skylar says. Skylar will tell you exactly what to focus on.

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