by Charlie Merrow | Jun 10, 2023 | Mindfulness in the Classroom
Benefits of Mindfulness for Kids If you're the type of educator like I was a number of years ago, you might immediately feel like mindfulness isn't for you - I invite you to challenge those assumptions. Mindful awareness for children doesn't have to be done in a...
by Charlie Merrow | Dec 5, 2022 | Mindfulness in the Classroom
Five Tips to Reduce Winter Break Anxiety Teachers are almost always excited about an upcoming vacation, but as we approach the winter break, your students may also be experience excitement and joy mixed with feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. This month, we reached...
by Charlie Merrow | May 11, 2022 | Blog, Social-emotional Learning
3 End of School Year Activities As the end of the school year quickly approaches, it is important to find ways for students to reflect on their experiences from the past year and find some closure. Reflective self-awareness helps students build resilience in the...
by Charlie Merrow | Mar 15, 2022 | Social-emotional Learning
Spring break is a great time for students and teachers alike to take some downtime away from school. If you went on a cross-country road trip with friends, traveled abroad with a loved one, or stayed at home and caught up on binging your favorite show, it can be...
by Charlie Merrow | Jan 1, 2022 | Mindfulness in the Classroom
You’ve probably made some New Year’s resolutions -- and you probably didn’t keep them! Our students also struggle to set and achieve goals but teachers can help with a few simple moves. According to recent research, a student’s ability to set and achieve goals is...