Reduce Winter Break Stress for Students
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 experiencing excitement and joy mixed with feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. This month, we...
Neuroplasticity for Kids: How the Brain Grows
A Brief Introduction to Supporting Brain Growth of Elementary Students Did you know throughout our lives our brain grows? This is called neuroplasticity. As a developmental psychologist, the question of how the brain grows has fascinated me since before I began my...
How to Explain Mindfulness to a Child
Mindful Kids: Explaining Mindfulness to a Child I contributed this post to Empowering Education because it can be challenging to explain mindfulness to a child. At Mindful Kids we provide children with tools to help them navigate life’s demands and discover peace and...
Student New Year’s Resolutions 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...
Mindful Art Activities for Kids
Mindful Art in the Classroom I don’t know about you, but I see a strong connection between mindfulness and art. Think about all the different types of art: drawing, painting, music, jewelry, rap, sculpting, writing. The list can go on and on. Now think about...
Trauma Informed Teaching
An eBook Series
This eBook series highlights the essential role educators play in identifying and mitigating the challenges faced by students who have experienced trauma, thereby fostering a more supportive and effective learning environment.
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