We have all been effected by COVID-19 but luckily many of use only have seen this from a distance. Our friend and educator, Kate Mitchell Alfonzo tells her story of how COVID-19 impacted on her family. We also discussed how we can use these insights to help schools create meaningful closure for this year and […]
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Yoga + Geometry = FUN
Math and movement come together in our new Yoga 1-Pager available in both English and Spanish! The perfect, printable solution for families! Send it home with meal pickup or email it out as a PDF. Yoga + Geometry (English) Yoga + Geometría (Spanish)
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 […]
Three Ways Teachers Can Kick-Start Social-Emotional Learning During Back-to-School
Back-to-school can be a stressful time for students and teachers alike. Students may be upset, worried, or restless as they adjust to a new schedule, and teachers have to manage all of these emotions while dealing with their own stress. Since the first few days in the classroom help set the tone for the […]
The Role of Social-Emotional Learning in Recess
Recess is a time for students to let loose and simply enjoy being children for a while. It provides a crucial period of respite in a heavily structured routine that involves lots of sitting still and listening. It also plays an important role in children’s social-emotional learning. The amount of daily recess for elementary […]