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Easing Your Start-of-the-School Year Anxiety

September 10, 2020 By Staff

Photo by Deleece Cook

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 to regulate those feelings. Our practices below are meant to provide self-care […]

Filed Under: mindfulness, School, Social-Emotional Learning Tagged With: Back-to-School, Back-to-School SEL, mindfulness, Resources, SEL, SEL Strategy, SEL Support, social emotional learning

SEL Strategy: Tippy Toes Breath (Elementary)

March 18, 2020 By Staff

This SEL strategy helps us focus and relax and is great for your little ones.   First:  Stand next to your desk with a tall spine.  As you get started, place a hand on your chair to help you balance. Then:  Focus your gaze on a point in from of you. Choose a spot that […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning Tagged With: breathing, Elementary, Resources, SEL Strategy

SEL Strategy: Brain Massage (all ages)

February 24, 2020 By Staff

Student doing Brain Massage

This all ages SEL strategy helps us focus and relax.  This activity is a positive way to manage our emotions, and is also an easy thing to do if we are at home and need a break. Close your eyes and take a deep breath.  Open your eyes and tap your fingertips on your forehead […]

Filed Under: Kids, mindfulness, Resources, SEL Book Reviews, SEL Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning Tagged With: All Ages, Resources, SEL Strategy

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