One breath at a time, students at Shore Road School in the Bellmore School District cleared their minds to welcome the beginning of Health and Safety Week from Oct. 20-24.
Sponsored by the Bellmore Elementary PTA, Health and Safety Week returns to Shore Road each year, reminding Shining Star Leaders the importance of positive choices. Throughout the week, students enjoyed different themes such as “Mindfulness Monday.” The week also featured special guests, including Northwell Health to share internet safety tips. In Mrs. Neu’s sixth grade class, peers practiced mindful breathing exercises for students to keep in mind during stressful moments. With their fingers tracing different shapes like stars, triangles and an infinity symbol, students breathed in, held their breath and slowly released, finding which method works best for them.
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1) Sixth graders in Mrs. Neu’s class at Shore Road School practiced mindful breathing techniques during Health and Safety Week on Oct. 20.
2) Students led a discussion about mindfulness.
Photos courtesy Bellmore Public Schools
