Slower than feels normal

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Before the bell, we will take two minutes to let the pace of the day come down a little.

Rest one hand on the desk and tap one finger in a slow beat, without a sound, at whatever pace your day has had.

Now let each beat come a little later than the one before, until the beat is slower than feels normal.

Stop when you are ready, let your hand rest and notice the pace you will carry out of the door.

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Before the bell, we will take two minutes to let the pace of the day come down a little.

Rest one hand on the desk and tap one finger in a slow beat, without a sound, at whatever pace your day has had.

Now let each beat come a little later than the one before, until the beat is slower than feels normal.

Stop when you are ready, let your hand rest and notice the pace you will carry out of the door.

That’s the practice.

Listen for Some students may find slowing down irritating at the end of a full day, and they can picture the beat in their mind or simply sit.

The skill of slowing down. Deliberately reducing the pace of your life and busyness.

The skill of slowing down

Deliberately reducing the pace of your life and busyness.

Hear this skill read aloud

Ages 13 to 15: Move your own finger slowly where the room can see it, and let your beat slow down first so that everyone can follow without words.
Ages 16 to 18: Mention that two slower minutes do not have to be earned by finishing everything first.

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