"Teaching kids to apply mindfulness during eating will increase the likelihood they will become familiar with what feeling full actually feels like. They can become more aware of times when they are actually eating out of boredom, the need to be comforted or out of habit."
Grab a snack and try this out!
Grab a snack and try this out!
- Look - what colors and shapes do you see?
- Listen - does your food make a sound?
- Touch - is it smooth, bumpy or rough?
- Smell - what does your food smell like?
- Taste - have them put the food on their tongue but don’t let them chew it just yet. Notice how it feels in your mouth. Do you taste anything yet? Start to chew, does the flavor change? How many different flavors are there?
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