Mindfulness & Silence Lesson
Notes from the Field: A Silent Lesson in Mindfulness from High Tech Elementary Empowering Education recently observed a lesson in mindful silence at High Tech Elementary School in Denver Public Schools. What we loved about this particular mindfulness lesson was...
Mindfulness in the Special Education Classroom
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,...
Self-Care for Teachers During COVID-19
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...
Drop Your Anchor
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...
Mindfulness in Kindergarten
How do I teach mindfulness to kindergarteners? We already know the benefits of mindfulness for kids, but how exactly should you get your youngest learners practicing mindfulness? Let’s take a closer look at what exactly mindfulness is, how to practice it in elementary...
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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