by SEL Specialist | Jun 20, 2022 | Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Cool Kid Post Card Who: Pre-K to 2nd Why: This self-reflective exercise invites students to take ownership over their positive qualities and to share with others aspects of their best selves. Building a habit of reflection can anchor students in a more thoughtful and...
by SEL Specialist | Jun 17, 2022 | Kids, Resources, SEL Activities, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning
Hand Model of the Brain Who: All Ages Why: Being a human means learning to live with big feelings. It’s important to recognize what is happening in the brain when we feel certain things in the body because when we understand, we have more control over ourselves and...
by admin | Sep 30, 2021 | Equity, Social-Emotional Learning
The recent challenges and chaos of the pandemic has really highlighted the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Separately they are important, but together they can help change the world. Despite all of our...
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 | Sep 10, 2020 | mindfulness, School, Social-Emotional Learning
The end-of-summer jitters come for educators every year, but the unknowns for this upcoming school year may feel especially anxiety-inducing. At Mindful Practices, we believe the way to embrace the present is to understand the intricacies of how we are feeling and how...
