by SEL Specialist | Mar 7, 2023 | Equity, Events, Resources, School, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, Student Voice
In preparation for our 3rd annual Student Voice Summit, Mindful Practices had an opportunity to chat with Melivia Mujica, a first generation college student, currently a senior at Texas A&M Kingsville. Melivia is no stranger to using her voice as a young person to...
by SEL Specialist | Feb 10, 2023 | Administrative Support, Equity, Events, Health, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Wintery Well-Being on the South Shore On February 3rd, the temperatures in Chicago were in single digits, but the sun was shining and over 200 educators joined Mindful Practices back at the South Shore Cultural Center for our third course on Adult well-being: ‘Vivir...
by SEL Specialist | Jan 9, 2023 | Administrative Support, Equity, Events, Health, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
An Virtual Success! On December 23rd, the final day before CPS educators’ began their Winter break, over 200 educators joined Mindful Practices for our virtual event ‘Don’t Worry ‘Bout a Thing.’ This event was originally scheduled to take place in person at the South...
by SEL Specialist | Dec 5, 2022 | Equity, Health, Kids, mindfulness, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
The holiday season brings a bustle of noise, festivities, and to-do’s – so much so that we often forget what the holidays really mean to us. Taking a moment to define what the holiday means to you can help you better align your actions this holiday season with...
by SEL Specialist | Nov 7, 2022 | Administrative Support, Equity, Events, Health, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
CPS commits to Adult Well-being On October 21st, over 350 Chicago Public School (CPS) employees joined Mindful Practices at the historic South Shore Cultural Center for the first of four courses focused on adult well-being. CPS’ Office of Social Emotional Learning...
by SEL Specialist | Oct 6, 2022 | Administrative Support, Equity, Events, Health, Kids, mindfulness, Resources, Social-Emotional Learning
Caregivers, you may have been hearing a lot of buzz about “SEL” as it relates to your child’s life lately. But, what exactly is SEL? Social Emotional Learning is a process through which children and adults become aware of, and better able to manage their emotions. SEL...
