What is Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is having both present-time awareness and mental calmness. These components help educators be more present and focused in the classroom.
Mindful Schools Blog
Learn more about Mindfulness in Education from our staff and contributing authors.
Guidelines for Secular Teaching of Mindfulness
Our enduring commitment to secularity reflects fundamental values of inclusivity and honoring the autonomy of students and our community members.
Two Powerful Conflict Resolution Tools: Mindfulness and Neuroscience
Learn how introducing mindfulness and neuroscience concepts into a "peace class" transformed the way Linda teaches conflict resolution.
Four Principles for Mindful Communication with Kids
These four principles build our primary relationship with students, strengthen healthy classroom culture, and support learning-readiness.
How Teachers Can Use Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Practices to Support their Students
Stress and trauma can affect the brain in ways that make learning difficult. Teachers can use these 8 practices to help students feel safe in the classroom
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.
How Mindfulness Changed My Life: Both Inside and Outside of the Classroom
Nicole is a middle school teacher and mom of four. 20 years into teaching, read how her life changed with mindfulness, both personally and professionally.
The Value of Mindful Communication: Creating True Encounters
One of the most valuable gifts we can give our kids is the experience of being seen. Our ability to be present in relationship and communication is key.
Creating a Safe Container for Students with Community Agreements
3 ideas to create safe learning environments that empower and value everyone in the classroom. Try #3: co-develop community agreements with your students.
