Mindfulness is an important life skill for kids growing up in any era — but it may be especially important for kids today. These are, as they say, unprecedented times; between virtual learning and social isolation, today’s students are facing...
In today’s world, including social emotional learning (SEL) skills in your school’s curriculum is more important for youth than ever. SEL skills like self-awareness, compassion for others, and emotional regulation are essential for kids and teens,...
Nourishing a regular gratitude practice is one of the best things we can do to support our mental health. Lots of adults keep gratitude lists or journals, but we often don’t think about how to help young people cultivate this important life skill.
Mindfulness is for everyone, and that includes middle school students. But some middle school teachers may easily shy away from trying to implement mindfulness in their classrooms. Those who work with middle school students might worry about...
The practice of mindfulness, or paying deep attention to the present moment, has endless benefits for teachers. Not only has mindfulness been found to help students learn better, but it also improves both your and your students’ mental health.
