How Mindfulness During Class Can Help Students and Teachers
Mindfulness, an umbrella term for a range of practices, is about observing your emotions and state of mind, without judgment. This can be done during sitting meditation, walking meditation, activities such as yoga and even while eating.
Though few public schools have the budget to hire a full-time mindfulness teacher, many have been introducing mindfulness in the classroom since the coronavirus pandemic shuttered buildings and thrust children into their at times stressful and chaotic home environments. Read more ›
Recent research has confirmed two things many teachers have long believed to be true. First, 
Every child feels anxious at times — but for some, that feeling persists and interferes with friendships and schoolwork.
The term “student agency” continues to be at the forefront of the educational discourse around the world. By encouraging children to have more control over their learning, educators hope students will leave our classrooms and schools with a range of skills that will support them in being lifelong learners, engaged humanitarians and empathetic people.
In elementary school, it’s common to have social and emotional lessons built into the curriculum, and the research shows that they have a strong, positive impact on student outcomes and school climate. But a 2019 
Here’s what the research says about the things we can do every day to improve our happiness, even during immensely challenging times like the coronavirus pandemic. 
Kindergarten is designed for young children, who learn best by doing. And while pre-literacy and math skills are covered, building block towers, playing make-believe and mastering the playground equipment are also key elements of this critical grade. 
Distance learning is challenging for many learners, but can be even more challenging for students with learning, attention, or social-emotional needs.
Social-emotional learning programs can benefit from adults’ knowledge of their own SEL skills, 
As recent months have demonstrated, stress is unavoidable. Now more than ever, it’s important to understand stress and how we can manage it. While stress can be beneficial, too much of it can be harmful. 
