Take a Breath with Char - a series of breathing techniques to assist with self-regulation and focus.  Excellent at any time of day, especially classroom entry times first thing in the morning or after recess.

Do you ever feel that you need at least 2 heads and 8 arms? The demands of being a teacher are limitless and inundating. Meeting the various academic, social and emotional needs of 25 or so students is enough, but then add on assessments, report cards, countless committees, clubs, communication...

Vulnerability. Some may see it as a sign of weakness. Others have learned to regard it as a true reflection of authenticity (which is taking a beating in our modern world, particularly with the onslaught of social media). The pressure to appear perfect is far greater than ever before...perfectly...

The younger we start mindfulness exercises with our kids, the easier it is to do.

It becomes a very normalized part of their day. Little ones love to show how still and quiet they can be, putting their "mindful bodies" on and using "mindful ears" or "mindful eyes". Getting these kids "hooked in"...

We love our children. We want them to be happy, healthy and achieve their fullest potential. As parents, we try to make the right decisions for our kids and when we make mistakes, they are usually with the best of intentions.

Happily, as an educator over the last couple of decades, I...

I have been taking classes out into the forest for exploration and inquiry learning. It has given me the perfect opportunity to teach the children about mindful listening and mindful seeing.

We have been noticing how all the senses are heightened in the forest. As we sit in a circle with our...