Guidelines for Secular Teaching of Mindfulness
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Mindful Schools Blog
Learn more about Mindfulness in Education from our staff and contributing authors.
Teaching Mindfulness of Emotions with Emojis ;)
Emojis can be a safe way to begin conversations about mindfulness of emotions with students. My favorite part about this lesson is how much FUN it can be! Watch the demo.
Breaking Free from Anxiety Overload
Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental illness in the U.S. Learn the difference between anxiety and stress and 3 strategies for practicing mindfulness when you’re experiencing anxiety.
Making Mindful Breathing Fun: It’s as Easy as ABC…
For those who think the idea of teaching little kids to settle down and quietly focus on their breath is beyond comprehension, the ABC's can make mindful breathing fun for even the youngest audiences.
Meet our Training Team Leaders: Megan Sweet & Dave Smith
Watch the recording of a community call with Megan Sweet and Dave Smith to get a peak into what's on the horizon at Mindful Schools this year.
Educators: You Have Permission to Take Care of Yourself, Right Now
Educating our youth is a calling that draws some of the most hard-working and dedicated people. Teachers are also prone to burnout–in fact, last year, public school teachers quit their jobs at the highest rate on record. Educators, it’s time to start showing yourself care and compassion, right now.
Utilizing Mindfulness in the Face of Stress: External Demands vs. Internal Resources
Stress is built into the fabric of our experience and it follows us everywhere that we go. With ongoing mindfulness practice, we may begin to develop resilience in the face of stress. Listen to this guided audio mindfulness practice and learn tools to reframe stress.
Help Your Students Focus with 5 Mindful Movements
In this helpful video, learn mindful movements and a game to increase the learning readiness of your classroom. (Adults love them too.)
Self-Kindness: The Key Ingredient to Wholehearted Living
While we celebrate Valentine's Day, extending kindness to *ourselves* is a basic and powerful expression of mindfulness that can support our well-being. Listen to this 15 minute talk and guided practice.
