How I Brought Mindfulness into My Special Education Class For several years, I worked as a special education teacher with students with autism syndrome disorder. The first year was challenging to say the least. There were chairs thrown daily, bite marks, spit stains,...
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...
Self-Care for Teachers During the Coronavirus Pandemic A Guest Post by Anne Brunette, LCSW, Psychotherapist Self-care for teachers has always been important, but since COVID-19 changed our lives earlier this year, it is crucial With almost no time to prepare, school...
Gratitude in the Classroom With Thanksgiving coming up, it’s a good time to practice some gratitude. Research on gratitude has shown that regular practicing gratitude (thinking about what you’re grateful for) enjoy lots of benefits, including having better physical...
Drop Your Anchor: A Hands-On Mindfulness Activity The basis of the drop your anchor metaphor is this: Your brain can be thought of as a boat sailing on the ocean. You’ve got to be a good captain, and drop your anchor when things get stormy. A few years ago, we...
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...