This SEL strategy helps us focus and relax and is great for your little ones. First: Stand next to your desk with a tall spine. As you get started, place a hand on your chair to help you balance. Then: Focus your gaze on a point in from of you. Choose a spot that […]
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Stay Connected with Mindful Practices Through our Remote SEL Support Program
Mindful Practices knows that during this stressful time, taking care of yourself, your family, and your students matters. Our Remote SEL Support Program includes mindfulness, movement, yoga, stress reduction techniques, and professional development sessions that are great for teachers, students, and families. In the spirit of refreshing and renewing ourselves and our community during this […]
SEL Strategy: Brain Massage (all ages)
This all ages SEL strategy helps us focus and relax. This activity is a positive way to manage our emotions, and is also an easy thing to do if we are at home and need a break. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Open your eyes and tap your fingertips on your forehead […]
I Teach Because…the Spark of the CEC Conference
I Teach Because… When educators look back at this moment, they might say 2019 was the year when everything in education started to shift. We think it will be in large part because of a spark that began at the Conference for Exceptional Children in Indianapolis. We already will remember this day for the record […]
Preparing for Back-to-School with Mindfulness
Any significant change in routine can be a source of stress for children, and back-to-school is no exception. Kids have to make some major mental adjustments as they transition from the freedom of summer to the structure of a classroom. Help your child reduce stress as they start the school year with these three mindfulness […]