by SEL Specialist | Oct 10, 2022 | Health, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Haiku Who: 3rd Grade & Up Why: A haiku is a type of poetry that originated in Japan. This type of poetry is a great way to develop your inner poet! Follow the directions in this worksheet to write your first Haiku! Tip: Do you need a topic to get you started?...
by SEL Specialist | Oct 10, 2022 | Exercise, Health, Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, Social-Emotional Learning, Yoga
Relax and Melt Who: All ages Why: An effective way to relieve stress and anxiety, and sometimes even physical discomfort, is to tighten one muscle group at a time, followed by a relaxation phase with the release of that tension. This technique is a great way to help...
by SEL Specialist | Oct 10, 2022 | Exercise, Health, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, Yoga
Star Pose Who: All ages Why: Yoga helps us build self-awareness and connect with our body. Practicing yoga poses can help us get better at managing our emotions. The Star Pose is a great yoga pose even for beginners, and it helps us release energy through all of our...
by SEL Specialist | Oct 7, 2022 | Administrative Support, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
by Anna Ivanova from NounProject.com Over the Summer, many of us had the chance to rest and renew. We hope you were able to enjoy the sun and warmth, and the ease of the long Summer days. Our team at Mindful Practices enjoyed our time by taking leisurely trips to the...
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...
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...
