The Affirmative Classroom for the Secondary Student

 The Affirmative Classroom books are composed of 40 lessons based entirely on Breath, Movement, Mindfulness, and Personal Reflection. The Primary Book is designed for grades K-5 while the Secondary book is designed for grades 6-12. These lessons are aligned with the NJ State Physical Education and SEL Standards. The core of each lesson is an Affirmation on which the class will focus throughout the week. The lesson should be delivered the first day of the week, early in the school day, as a way to set the tone for the week. The entire lesson should take no longer than 8-10 minutes. The days following the lesson should begin with the Affirmation, Breath, and Pose. While in the Pose, the students must hold it for at least 8-10 breaths. This exercise should take 30 seconds to a minute each day. As academic support, it is helpful for the student to practice the Breath, Movement, and Affirmation before a transition, before testing, or any time the teacher sees the need to bring down the energy level in the classroom. Revisit the Breath, Pose, and Affirmation as needed throughout the remainder of the week.