A gentle introduction to the Ishi classroom experience.
Inspired by the picture book Ishi – Simple Tips from a Solid Friend, The Ishi Pause helps children slow down, notice what's happening inside, and build emotional awareness through one simple daily routine.
Instead of asking children to immediately explain how they feel, The Ishi Pause invites them to hold their own special Ishi (a small rock), take one slow breath, and simply notice. Over time, this gentle practice helps create moments of calm, connection, and self-awareness throughout the school day.
Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, elementary classrooms, counselors, and homeschool families.
Welcome and introduction to The Ishi Pause
Why Ishi? — the story behind the practice
Guide for introducing each child's personal Ishi
Printable My Ishi Certificate
The complete Ishi Pause classroom routine
Classroom ideas for using Ishi throughout the day
Printable Ishi Check-In Cards (expressions only)
Printable Ishi Check-In Cards (with feeling words)
Blank Check-In Cards for students to draw their own feelings
Morning meeting
After recess
Before tests
Following disagreements
Calm-down corners
Transition times
Anytime your class needs a quiet reset
Build emotional awareness
Develop self-awareness
Practice mindfulness
Strengthen emotional vocabulary
Create moments of calm and connection
Learn that sometimes, simply noticing is enough.
A gentle introduction to the Ishi classroom experience.
Inspired by the picture book Ishi – Simple Tips from a Solid Friend, The Ishi Pause helps children slow down, notice what's happening inside, and build emotional awareness through one simple daily routine.
Instead of asking children to immediately explain how they feel, The Ishi Pause invites them to hold their own special Ishi (a small rock), take one slow breath, and simply notice. Over time, this gentle practice helps create moments of calm, connection, and self-awareness throughout the school day.
Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, elementary classrooms, counselors, and homeschool families.
Welcome and introduction to The Ishi Pause
Why Ishi? — the story behind the practice
Guide for introducing each child's personal Ishi
Printable My Ishi Certificate
The complete Ishi Pause classroom routine
Classroom ideas for using Ishi throughout the day
Printable Ishi Check-In Cards (expressions only)
Printable Ishi Check-In Cards (with feeling words)
Blank Check-In Cards for students to draw their own feelings
Morning meeting
After recess
Before tests
Following disagreements
Calm-down corners
Transition times
Anytime your class needs a quiet reset
Build emotional awareness
Develop self-awareness
Practice mindfulness
Strengthen emotional vocabulary
Create moments of calm and connection
Learn that sometimes, simply noticing is enough.
