by SEL Specialist | Aug 18, 2022 | Administrative Support, Equity, Events, Health, mindfulness, Resources, School, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
In 2021, ISBE created seven SEL Hubs across the state to increase Social Emotional Learning, Trauma-responsive education, and equity. The Area 5 SEL Hub is made up of 13 counties in Southwest Illinois. This summer Mindful Practices supported Area 5 and over 125...
by SEL Specialist | Aug 18, 2022 | Administrative Support, Equity, Events, Health, Resources, School, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, Yoga
Our SEL Summit in the City was a huge success! Two days of learning, laughing, confronting… We gathered together in-person for reflection, restoration and FUN! The event was crafted to honor the needs of all stakeholders who support school communities. Mindful...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Exercise, Health, Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, Yoga
Fun and Simple Yoga Poses Who: All Ages Why: Yoga poses are evidence-based practices that help build self-awareness, body awareness and manage emotions. There are poses that can energize and poses that can calm the brain and body. Integrating fun and simple yoga...
by SEL Specialist | May 12, 2022 | Administrative Support, Equity, Exercise, Health, mental illness, mindfulness, Resources, School, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
While we love teacher appreciation week each year (and hope your building enjoyed it!), it isn’t just a week-long practice. Whether it is walking through the building or sitting in on classes, as administrators, every day you see the true impact of your educators’...
by SEL Specialist | Mar 19, 2021 | Administrative Support, Events, Health, Kids, mindfulness, Resources, School, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, Town Hall
With the return to in-person learning, anxiety shows up in different ways for staff, students and families. Mindful Practices has invited leaders who are skillfully navigating this transition to share ideas for managing the anxiety that comes with a return to...
by SEL Specialist | Jul 17, 2020 | Administrative Support, Events, Health, mindfulness, Resources, School, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, Town Hall
We recorded this town hall with Autumn Gupta with Bryanna Wallace, the founders of Justice In June on July 17th. Visit their website https://justiceinjune.org/ for their compete list of learning resources and a schedule of what to do each day to be a better allies....