Mind Watchers Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Mind Watchers lesson, detailing the instructional sequence, key discussion prompts for the Andy Puddicombe TED Talk, and academic vocabulary definitions.
Mind Watchers Slides
A visual presentation for the Mind Watchers lesson, including the White Bear experiment, Ironic Process Theory explanation, embedded TED Talk, and instructions for the Observer Self activity.
Mind Watchers Scenario Worksheet
A worksheet containing role-play scenarios where students practice identifying and generating responses to difficult thoughts using both suppression and observation (mindfulness) strategies.
Mind Watchers Observation Log
A student activity log for the 5-minute mindfulness exercise, featuring a structured table for labeling thoughts and reflection questions on the difference between engaging with vs. observing the mind.
Mind Watchers Exit Ticket
A quick assessment for the end of the lesson, featuring questions on the difference between clearing vs. witnessing the mind and real-world applications of Ironic Process Theory. Designed with two per page.