UEN has created mini lessons for students. These lesson will teach students how to use the resources in Utah's Online Library. These are all self-paced lessons that are less than 60 minutes in length. These are great for teachers who want to import them into their Canvas course. They can also be used as a substitute teacher lesson plan.

These lessons are available in Canvas Commons under the UEN-K12 consortium. You will find this consortium under Canvas Commons using the Filter UEN-K12. Once you have selected the UEN-K12 consortium search for "uen library lesson". These resources include: CultureGrams High School, CultureGrams Middle School, CultureGrams Elementary, World Book Online, Gale Research in Context, Gale, Reference Collection Secondary, LearningExpress Library, Soundzabound, eMedia, EBSCO.

These lessons are only available for Utah teachers with a district/charter school Canvas account.
License
Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)

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Take a break and breathe with the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA). With beautiful visual art as your anchor, enjoy this short meditation to help YOU embody mindfulness and celebrate growth. You will be led by Diana, a Kundalini yoga teacher, Sound healer, Reiki practitioner and Web Developer who originally hails from New York City and now calls Salt Lake City home.

It is helpful to begin breathwork from a place of observation, rather than judgment or perfectionism. First, observe the quality of your breath as it is naturally. Gradually slow and deepen your breathing. It may be helpful to count your inhales and exhales in a pattern like this one: 4-4-6-2. Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 6, hold for 2. This rhythm is likely different than your natural rhythm, requiring focused practice.

As you breathe, IMAGINE a large paintbrush painting over your worries in your favorite color, transforming your stress into a calm tone. As you fill your lungs with air, meditate on what you are grateful for. Vibrant hues and appreciation will fill your mind as you give the gift of stillness to your body.

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