Mindfulness
Discover how students and educators can reduce stress, better regulate emotions, and focus more fully on teaching and learning by tuning into their inner selves.
Getting Mindful About Breathing
Taking a moment to be mindful of your breathing can help you manage stress, listen more deeply, and defuse tense classroom situations.The Value of Silence in Schools
Intentional silence in the school day offers opportunities for deep reflection and learning.Pros and Cons of Mindfulness in SEL
Mindfulness interventions should be just one component of social and emotional learning.Creating a Dedicated Space for Reflection
Providing students with a quiet spot where they can calm themselves in times of stress helps them develop self-regulation.Weekly Circles for Students and Faculty
See what happens when students and faculty participate in regular meetings to build trust and promote deeper learning.When Teachers Experience Empathic Distress
Mindfulness and compassion are effective self-care strategies for teachers who work with students who routinely experience trauma.13 Common Sayings to Avoid
Teachers should avoid the reflexive language of anger or frustration. Here's a list of these sayings, framed as opportunities to constructively address difficult student behavior.Integrating SEL and Literacy
Get a peek at daily advisory meetings where students build both literacy and social and emotional learning skills in tight-knit groups.13 Powerful SEL Activities
Build social and emotional skills into any class.7 Ways to Calm a Young Brain in Trauma
How can we help elementary students who have been scarred by tragedy become more receptive to learning?Strategies for Students With Scattered Minds
Teachers can help students strengthen their brain's executive function with "workouts" in which they practice pausing, prioritizing, improving their working memory, and mapping their options.How Strong Relationships Improve School Outcomes
A Nashville high school striving to close achievement gaps is relying on trauma-informed practices and social and emotional learning—and it’s getting results.3 Things Students Desire to Hear From Teachers
Students deeply desire to hear that their teachers believe in them, recognize and can explain their purpose, and want to know who they really are.Stop, Start, Continue: Conceptual Understanding Meets Applied Problem Solving
To better understand how educating individuals can make a global difference, consider what we should stop doing, what we should start doing, and what we should continue doing.