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 | 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 | Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Memory Minute Who: 6th Grade & Up Why: The ability to clear one’s mind is a useful skill that pairs with breath to help accept and process memories, feelings, thoughts, and emotions. When these accumulate in the brain and body, it is hard to regulate emotions,...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Mindful Minutes Who: All Ages Why: These quick and simple practices build self regulation, self awareness and connection in short, manageable minutes. There are practices designed to energize, balance and relax. Depending on what a student needs, these practices are...
