Train Your Brain to be Kinder
Boost your well-being by sending kind thoughts to someone you love—and to someone you don’t get along with—with a little guidance from these students.
My Breakthrough with a Struggling Student
When I first met Andrew, he was sitting on the floor, arms wrapped protectively around his knees, his head tucked down in anger. In that moment I decided the best intervention was...
Educators Are Real-Life Examples of Compassion in Action
Read this letter from Mindful School’s Board President, Anu Cairo and learn how your can return the gift of compassion to educators, today.
A Principal’s Story: Breaking the Pipeline through Trauma-Informed Practices
This school is disrupting the educational system for underrepresented students. Learn how you can help.
What Teens Are Actually Thankful For
A first-grade teacher, a best friend, a parent — grab a tissue and watch high schoolers read their Gratitude Letters to the people they’re thankful for. Try this gratitude exercise with your students.
Healing Circles for Teachers as a Restorative Self-Care Practice
Educators are under enormous pressure. Learn how Restorative Circles are a powerful tool for promoting closer relationships, self-care, and healing for school communities and school staff.
Children Will Speak When They Feel Safe
As an alternative to traditional, exclusionary discipline, learn how Restorative Circles build positive school climates where students feel safe to speak.
Finding Pockets of Mindful Moments Amidst the Busyness
Teachers give everything to their classrooms, and in doing so can reach the brink of burnout. A long-time educator, Danielle, shares her self-care journey and offers tips to weave mindful moments into the school day.
Executive Function Every Day
Are there consequences for rushing a child's development? Learn 5 tips on setting age-appropriate expectations so your kids can thrive.
Keep Families Together: A Call to Action
As an organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people and to creating environments in which they can best develop and thrive, we are concerned with the U.S. policy of separating children from their families.
My Breakthrough with a Struggling Student
When I first met Andrew, he was sitting on the floor, arms wrapped protectively around his knees, his head tucked down in anger. In that moment I decided the best intervention was...
Educators Are Real-Life Examples of Compassion in Action
Read this letter from Mindful School’s Board President, Anu Cairo and learn how your can return the gift of compassion to educators, today.
A Principal’s Story: Breaking the Pipeline through Trauma-Informed Practices
This school is disrupting the educational system for underrepresented students. Learn how you can help.
Healing Circles for Teachers as a Restorative Self-Care Practice
Educators are under enormous pressure. Learn how Restorative Circles are a powerful tool for promoting closer relationships, self-care, and healing for school communities and school staff.
Children Will Speak When They Feel Safe
As an alternative to traditional, exclusionary discipline, learn how Restorative Circles build positive school climates where students feel safe to speak.
Finding Pockets of Mindful Moments Amidst the Busyness
Teachers give everything to their classrooms, and in doing so can reach the brink of burnout. A long-time educator, Danielle, shares her self-care journey and offers tips to weave mindful moments into the school day.
Executive Function Every Day
Are there consequences for rushing a child's development? Learn 5 tips on setting age-appropriate expectations so your kids can thrive.
Keep Families Together: A Call to Action
As an organization that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people and to creating environments in which they can best develop and thrive, we are concerned with the U.S. policy of separating children from their families.
Somatic Activities for Kids: Using Performing Arts to Explore Emotions in the Body
Watch how Andrew introduces games like "emotional musical chairs" to help students explore how they experience emotions.
Our Community Advisory & Action Team: Who They Are and What They Do
Meet our inaugural Community Advisory and Action Team and find out what they're working on.
Mindfulness at Mealtime: Tips for Bringing Presence & Kindness into Daily Family Life
Jedi listening, highs & lows, bucket filling... Learn mindful activities for the dinner table to build family connection.
7 Mindful Practices for Middle Schoolers
Charito Sotero teaches an innovative course, "Fuel for Thought," to support middle school girls in developing stronger executive and interpersonal skills.