The Elementals – Actions for the Practice of Life are engaging cards describing 16 qualities of being human, common to everyone.  The cards promote mindfulness through reflection and discussion for students and adults.

Everyone has adapted to not using some of the Elementals, which teachers can use to spark an intriguing discussion:

• Which ones have you gotten used to not using?
• What would be the value to you if you practiced those?
• How would you practice them?

In just a few minutes you can:

1. Give students a chance to identify personally relevant areas of themselves they are ‘missing’ and would like to reclaim
2. Prompt meaningful discussion that opens doors to relationship-building, self-expression, and student agency
3. Watch students generate meaningful action goals that have them engaging in the world.

An easy-to-use Companion Guide is available to provide further ideas, discussion questions, and worksheets.  The use of the Elementals ignites actions that build self-agency and deepens essential social and emotional skills.