Social Emotional Learning and Why It Matters for Educators

Sarah Rudell Beach, Mindful Schools
As educators, we don’t (and shouldn’t) leave our emotions at the door when we’re working with young people. Attending to our own social and emotional needs is important, especially if we’re tasked with teaching social emotional learning to our students.

Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness in the Classroom

Solissa Franco-McKay, Mindful Schools
Every school has students who have experienced trauma. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCSTI), more than two thirds of children have reported at least one traumatic event by the age of 16, making trauma one of the most important public health issues in our world today.

The Urgency of *Right Now*

Alan Brown, Mindful Schools
There are so many other things that we could be doing right now. Maybe notice, as you sit down to read this, if there are other things that you feel like you should be doing. Listen to this guided practice on: working with urgency.

3 Mindful Ways to Start a Meeting

Sarah Rudell Beach, Mindful Schools
Learn three mindful ways to start a meeting and listen to a personal story about the simple, yet powerful ways that meetings can impact both self-care and community care.

10 Mindful Summer Activities for Kids

Sarah Rudell Beach
Looking for fresh activities for your kids this summer? Try this list of 10 Mindful Summer Activities for Kids. Try the "Popsicle Challenge" or the "Sky Study" and let us know what you and your kids notice.

5 Simple Mindful Movements for Your Classroom

Watch and learn mindful movements and games for your classroom. (Adults love them too.) After a long day of sitting still in classes, help students get back in their bodies and ready to learn––and have a little fun.

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