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Hi everyone, Alex from VT, where the sun finally decided to come out! Looking forward to discussing mindfulness during this stressful last-week-of-the-semester for me! #EdutopiaChat
Hi all. I’m Samer, the Community Manager at @Edutopia, based in California. I have a personal mindfulness practice and have been very much looking forward to this #EdutopiaChat.
Kate, especially to cater from Massachusetts working with students with ADHD, anxiety, and social emotional Disabilities, as well as learning disabilities. Very excited!#EdutopiaChat
Oops let’s try this again. Kate a special educator from Massachusetts working with students with ADHD, anxiety, and social emotional Disabilities, as well as learning disabilities. Very excited!#EdutopiaChat. Trying to juggle Two kids bedtimes at the same time! So dictating!
A1 my mindfulness practice isn't yet set in stone. But I've taken to having students take deep breaths and close their eyes right after their lunch break. #EdutopiaChat
A1: Sadly in my higher ed classroom, I don't use mindfulness as much as I should! My students certain could benefit from mindful moments... #EdutopiaChat
A1- I have barely started but have been introducing a varietyof techniques like mindfulness chewing, diaphragmatic breathing and body scan. #EdutopiaChat
Hi #edutopiachat@BKidsEdu from the Bay area, so happy to join this conversation! We empower students ages 4 to 8 with strategies to self regulate through play! #Wisdom
Are use mindfulness in the classroom most often by using the calm app on iPads with my students. They do this either on a regularly scheduled basis or for breaks. Also did yoga in the morning’s last year this year schedule doesn’t allow. #edutopiachat
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Every class I begin with a mindful moment. Sometimes this includes counted breathing, diagrammatic breathing, mindful listening, sometimes legs up the wall.
A1 To me, mindfulness is equal awareness of the self and others. This social-emotional component of learning fosters the courtesy, cooperation, and compassion that leads to a fulfilling, fruitful educational experience for all. #edutopiachat
A1. It's flexible! Throughout the year we explore different strategies with the hope that Ss will identity tools that they enjoy/work for them #edutopiachat
A1 -And I really, really, regret that. Knowing what I know about TIC and Restorative Practices, I would incorporate restorative circles weekly. #EdutopiaChat
#EdutopiaChat A1 I try to keep with a theme for the week. Like one week I worked with metta meditaitons, and another the mountain mediation. #EdutopiaChat A1
A1: We start every day with a morning meeting. We practice breathing, and talk about ways we can take care of ourselves, and help others that may be struggling. #edutopiachat
A1: understanding that you need to be in the moment to learn... disconnecting from distractions... and having a growth mindset. #failforward#EdutopiaChat
A1: Hello Greg from VA. For me, mindfulness in the classroom is cultivating a community that is emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and inclusive. It is about creating an environment where students are empowered to take learning leaps of faith! #edutopiachat
#EdutopiaChat A1: mindfulness looks like: working on our breathing using bubbles, flower breathing, sensory walks, dancing to music & making statues representing how we feel, screwing up paper balls & throwing them into the bin, writing something nice about someone else #SEND
A1: Being aware of the world around me. In my classroom that's an awareness of the thoughts and emotions in my classroom and what kind of environment is created because of them. Used correctly, it creates a welcoming environment where students feel comfortable. #EdutopiaChat
A1 mindfulness can also be awareness and empathy towards each other. It's also about being emotionally ready for the things to come...can I say that it spurs a growth mindset as well? #edutopiachat
A1 To me, mindfulness is equal awareness of the self and others. This social-emotional component of learning fosters the courtesy, cooperation, and compassion that leads to a fulfilling, fruitful educational experience for all. #edutopiachat
A1: Students taking 1-5 minutes daily to reflect quietly on their own experience, thoughts, feelings; practicing mindfulness of body, breath; teachers also able to pause and enjoy some quiet. #edutopiachat
A1 My grade 1-2 Ss enjoy quiet R & B transitions. It’s either reading or deep belly breathing for 2-10 min as they transition from recess, lunch, PE, or other big movement or noisy activity. Yes, I usually put on quiet blues music. #edutopiachat
I'm not a native English speaker, so when I figured out what "lip service" means I totally agree! In Hebrew it's "from your lips to the outside" #edutopiachat
A1: Students who grow up in poverty are conditioned to bottle up their emotions. It often manifests as anger. It is critical that my students are engaging in mindfulness and recognize why they are feeling anger and determine whether it is the appropriate reaction #EdutopiaChat
#EdutopiaChat that's awesome! now that I don't have my own classroom I have had the opportunity to see other Ts such as @ashtrzcinski@kathrina_mendez@HumsTeaches6th blend these practices, along with formal Circles, throughout the instructional day.
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Every class I begin with a mindful moment. Sometimes this includes counted breathing, diagrammatic breathing, mindful listening, sometimes legs up the wall.
#EdutopiaChat A1: it benefits my students by helping to teach them about emotions & building their insight into their own bodily responses in order to teach/promote self regulation 💜
A1: Hello Greg from VA. For me, mindfulness in the classroom is cultivating a community that is emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and inclusive. It is about creating an environment where students are empowered to take learning leaps of faith! #edutopiachat
RT edutopia "RT sgregory62: A1: understanding that you need to be in the moment to learn... disconnecting from distractions... and having a growth mindset. #failforward#EdutopiaChat"
A1 - Mindfulness in Math involves keeping a #growthMindset at all times (shout out to @joboaler!). Also, in the discussions we have in math, we are making sure we are using what I call proper "Math Talk". Check out the link for more: https://t.co/ccIY3Nb78U#edutopiachat
A1 for teachers, mindfulness is that cup of coffee early in the morning, taking in the silence of the morning and just thinking about how the day will go. Just like me this morning: #edutopiachat
I loop with my Ss so I start with them in Kindergarten and by the end of 1st grade they are such a caring, compassionate group. It is wonderful to be a part of. #edutopiachat
I absolutely agree. There can be activities that promote those environments, but in building that foundation and relationships even those hard stressful times can be rewarding. #EdutopiaChat
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A1: Here, the Ss all assume the educators role for the beginning periods and express/act out how they'd teach if they're the educators. Basically, anything that let's them lead their learning and express themselves to us and other Ss
I’ve heard that 70% of what students learn from us is through reading our expressions and body language. What is our body saying if we’re stressed out preaching mindfulness? #edutopiachat
Mindfulness isn’t just students doing routine self checks. It’s also the teacher as model and leader providing consistent procedures that create a baseline of mutual respect and responsibility. #edutopiachat
#EdutopiaChat I felt pressure to maximize instructional minutes in service of student learning. I misinterpreted this to mean that I had to teach academic content at ALL TIMES.
A1: Students taking 1-5 minutes daily to reflect quietly on their own experience, thoughts, feelings; practicing mindfulness of body, breath; teachers also able to pause and enjoy some quiet. #edutopiachat
A1 My grade 1-2 Ss enjoy quiet R & B transitions. It’s either reading or deep belly breathing for 2-10 min as they transition from recess, lunch, PE, or other big movement or noisy activity. Yes, I usually put on quiet blues music. #edutopiachat
#EdutopiaChat I know better now, but don't have my own classroom. However, in working with beginning teachers through BTSA/Induction in #NSDnow I ensure they don't misinterpret as I once did.
I loop with my Ss so I start with them in Kindergarten and by the end of 1st grade they are such a caring, compassionate group. It is wonderful to be a part of. #edutopiachat
A1: #edutopiachat Tuning in to their bodily sensations and exploring their #breathing, heart beats, muscles. Then drawing where they feel pain or tension #Wisdom
Yes, exactly. I have spent most of my career working with kiddos like this. THEY need it, as much as their teachers need it. Thank you for all you do. #EdutopiaChat
I have built a self paced class that revolves around instructional videos. This allow me to engage in consistent individual discussions with students where I push them to engage in metacognition. It is still a work in progress but certainly amplified mindfulness #edutopiachat
A1: Students who grow up in poverty are conditioned to bottle up their emotions. It often manifests as anger. It is critical that my students are engaging in mindfulness and recognize why they are feeling anger and determine whether it is the appropriate reaction #EdutopiaChat
oh my goodness yes! and, being comfortable with not being exactly right and learning from those experiences instead of getting frustrated and giving up. learning how not to give up. #EdutopiaChat
#edutopiachat Pause and breathe before tests. Mindful speech, intentional & purposeful listening. Eye contact and calm actions. Respond not react. A community of positivity and patience.
A2: I love teaching students about the backfire effect and how it's so important to check out self-regulation when we confront challenging ideas https://t.co/EMHyTno3wp#EdutopiaChat
I know :( Even still, I have worked with other teachers who are no longer in their first years of teaching and have shared that their admin do NOT want them to see these "soft skills" as the focus for observational cycles #EdutopiaChat
A2 deliberate and purposeful reflection. Students need to stop and think about their work from time to time. They don't necessarily have to rely on the rubric but be aware to catch themselves and make the necessary course corrections when needed. #edutopiachat
I have built a self paced class that revolves around instructional videos. This allow me to engage in consistent individual discussions with students where I push them to engage in metacognition. It is still a work in progress but certainly amplified mindfulness #edutopiachat
RT edutopia "RT teacherforest: A1 my mindfulness practice isn't yet set in stone. But I've taken to having students take deep breaths and close their eyes right after their lunch break. #EdutopiaChat"
RT edutopia "RT EDMathHysteria: CriticalSkills1 I’ve heard that 70% of what students learn from us is through reading our expressions and body language. What is our body saying if we’re stressed out preaching mindfulness? #edutopiachat"
I LOVE the combination of reflection and mindfulness. This is bringing their capacity to look at their experience right into the content of the course. #EdutopiaChat
A1: "Let's say things like, you might not get this... yet... but you will!" Versus, "You're not understanding what I'm telling you..." This former promotion of a growth mindset drives learning & sends a message that ALL Ss are capable of learning anything! #EdutopiaChat#FuseRI
A1: My 6th grade social studies teachers dig deeper into mindfulness during many of their lessons in ancient cultures. Fun to see students simulate these practices! #EdutopiaChat
It's the idea that your brain responds to challenging ideas the same way it would to a physical threat - so we can shut down when faced with facts that don't go with our worldview #EdutopiaChat
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I currently work with in a very top-achieving, high-pressure international school. And our kiddos need mindfulness to (dare I say) cope with the academic weight. For me, mindfulness is access to academics AND self-care.
This is a fascinating approach. Are the videos teaching mindfulness? Or do they cover content, that enables you to focus on mindfulness later? #EdutopiaChat
A2: My students let me know when they need a mindful break. During tests, before they speak, working with other students. We practice a "pause with patience" for ourselves and others. #edutopiachat
For some of my #SEND learners it's about being on the same level as them & using something so therapeutic to enjoy a shared activity together & enjoy being with them, with no pressure for learning or social demands #SENexhange#edutopiachat
Mindfulness isn’t just students doing routine self checks. It’s also the teacher as model and leader providing consistent procedures that create a baseline of mutual respect and responsibility. #edutopiachat
#edutopiachat When students feel safe in a mindful classroom- learning takes place because they feel connected and collaborative when they trust & respect one another. Behavior issues dwindle when responsibility & respect are at the forefront of community interactions
Mindful_Schools: A1: Students taking 1-5 minutes daily to reflect quietly on their own experience, thoughts, feelings; practicing mindfulness of body, breath; teachers also able to pause and enjoy some quiet. #edutopiachat#MoneyMantra
Mindful_Schools: EDMathHysteria edutopia CriticalSkills1 This is why we teachers need to develop our own practice, so that our students can learn and feel mindfulness directly. #edutopiachat#MoneyMantra
Mindful_Schools: A2: My students let me know when they need a mindful break. During tests, before they speak, working with other students. We practice a "pause with patience" for ourselves and others. #edutopiachat#MoneyMantra
A2 Teacher’s must move students from being passive consumers of knowledge into active producers of insight & intellect. There’s simply no room or rational to be distant, disconnected, or defiant when mindful students are given the essential support & strategies. #edutopiachat
A2 Does anyone else find that students understanding of course content changes when there is an emphasis on mindfulness in the classroom? #edutopiachat
A2 mindfulness can also be seen in the way we craft our units. Are we bombarding our students with content or are we giving them opportunities for them to learn, make connections, and create their own understandings? #edutopiachat
A2: how *is* it or how could it be? I think, it could and should be a part of any reflective process which should be threaded throughout and grounding everything we do. Often in practice it is disconnected. #edutopiachat
A2 I have work nooks around the room that Ss break out into so they can do their work in flexible seating. It’s about helping even my young 1-2 Ss begin to become mindful of what they need to do their best. #edutopiachat
Yes!!! You are my A2 - how can students focus and do the hard work of academics if their socio-emotional needs aren't being met. I see so CRYSTAL clear how the two are intertwined. #EdutopiaChat
A2: Education is less about content and more about the learning process. Mindfulness is key to ensuring that students are reflecting on how they are learning and determining what tools are most effective for their unique needs. Mindfulness leads to self-direction #EdutopiaChat
A2: Mindfulness in academics can be accomplished by teaching Ss to evaluate the other perspective. Ss should ask questions about their learning and consider alternative points of view. Perspective taking is key to increasing empathy. #EdutopiaChat
RT edutopia "RT MindfulEducator: teacherforest I LOVE the combination of reflection and mindfulness. This is bringing their capacity to look at their experience right into the content of the course. #EdutopiaChat"
RT edutopia "RT shevtech: 3seed It's the idea that your brain responds to challenging ideas the same way it would to a physical threat - so we can shut down when faced with facts that don't go with our worldview #EdutopiaChat"
RT edutopia "RT ChouinardJahant: #edutopiachat When students feel safe in a mindful classroom- learning takes place because they feel connected and collaborative when they trust & respect one another. Behavior issues dwindle when responsibility & res… https://t.co/OgF4DpciDh"
#EdutopiaChat THIS is one of my favorite parts of incorporating mindfulness into the class. Hearing "Miss, what about are mindful moment?" or "Miss, I wish my other classes did mindful moments" or "Miss, I did mindful moment last night before my game!
A2 when students are having difficulties, that math word problem, that english research paper, that social studies project. It's important for us to stop and let our students take brain breaks. It shouldn't always be about academics #edutopiachat
A2. Together with my Ss, we talk about the intersection of mindfulness and anti-bias work. That through slowing down, observing our behaviors & patterns, we can work to push back against biased thinking & action #edutopiachat
Q1-our classroom is our home .We take frequent movement/brain breaks . We have individually learned what sets our amygdalas into chaos and various strategies to calm our brain . When everybody including myself taps into their self regulation zones we become mindful.#EdutopiaChat
A2: Provoking Ss to ask ?'s along the way, bringing awareness to "thinking about their ways of thinking" This critical way of helping them make sense of the world through wonder is a great way to elicit thought-provoking responses #EdutopiaChat
This is also super important. We're so used to drowning students in content that we lose site of what they can actually digest. Mindfulness slows everyone down to see learning! #EdutopiaChat
When I am calm and present, my students follow my lead. When I use mindful language & model cooperation, my students have a sense of community and this leads to purposeful & more focused learning #edutopiachat
Yes and it's hard to learn w/o a roof over your head. A key population is older #FosterYouth. Orgs that support youth as they transition out of care need support. #EdutopiaChat
A1: Students who grow up in poverty are conditioned to bottle up their emotions. It often manifests as anger. It is critical that my students are engaging in mindfulness and recognize why they are feeling anger and determine whether it is the appropriate reaction #EdutopiaChat
#EdutopiaChat No, in fact, when it is ALL about academics, students are less successfully academically. "Sacrificing" time for SEL capitalizes on academics.
A2: staying on topic, being in the moment, and Learning to sit with uncomfortable feelings when casket hard, checking your own body and recognizing that being uncomfortable doesn’t mean you have to give up. #edutopiachat
A2 - Especially with our most fragile student groups (SWDs, ELLs, homeless, FY) learning mindfulness techniques AT SCHOOL could be the way to empowerment #EdutopiaChat
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A2: To beginning with, there's never any academics/learning without mindfulness. Mindfulness and academics are one and same. This idea that they're different is what has led to the traditional method of academics/learning
#edutopiachat A2: it's acknowledged in the literature that meditation & mindfulness help to decrease cortisol levels. Thus enabling us to better engage & access learning. Although therapy, I always start sessions with mindfulness activities
Kate, this is so great. Being able to stay present with discomfort allows us to see creative responses that we might not have been able to notice before! #EdutopiaChat
A2-Simply giving my students the rationale for mindfulness, I.e, reduced stress, better focus, higher grades is how I incorporate it. I am in a BS in dental hygiene program that is very stressful #EdutopiaChat
I always say we need to value process and progress just as much as product and performance. Mindfulness throughout the process, not just for the outcome. #edutopiachat
A2: Education is less about content and more about the learning process. Mindfulness is key to ensuring that students are reflecting on how they are learning and determining what tools are most effective for their unique needs. Mindfulness leads to self-direction #EdutopiaChat
“I don’t know yet”. That is a powerful tool to teach Ss to be comfortable with! How liberating that must be for a S to be part of a learning environment where that is ok and encouraged. #EdutopiaChat
They soak up our emotions- even when they're not with us. I teach online and I find that my students can tell when I'm not really present or when I'm stressed. #edutopiachat
A2: #edutopiachat enriching students' vocabulary is an essential piece of our Wisdom pedagogy #verbalizing is essential for self regulation. We teach them synonyms for all #emotions#ELA#SEL
A2 As Instructional Coach, I am in classrooms all day. The minute I walk in I can feel the vibe. The teacher's voice is what I notice right away. Students react, positively and negatively, to voice. Not the words...the voice. Have a mindful voice #edutopiachat
A2 - In Math - mindfulness in academics means understanding that we all make mistakes and they grow our brains. Also, setting goals and reflecting on our progress is a great way to stay mindful about our learning. #edutopiachat
When I am calm and present, my students follow my lead. When I use mindful language & model cooperation, my students have a sense of community and this leads to purposeful & more focused learning #edutopiachat
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A2: We must understand that every learner has a an unawakened reality and dream(s) and it is the duty of every educator to awaken it. This is the original template of academics/learning. Amd these thoughts are what we drive at here in Nigeria.
The videos I build are purely instructional. But as a result I am no longer consumed with putting on a performance and can spend my time engaging in authentic conversations with students. #EdutopiaChat
SO MUCH YES. In fact, I think the minute we try to use mindfulness as manipulation (even when it's well-intended)... we are in the danger zone. #EdutopiaChat
RT edutopia "RT teacherforest: A2 mindfulness can also be seen in the way we craft our units. Are we bombarding our students with content or are we giving them opportunities for them to learn, make connections, and create their own understandings? #edutopiachat"
RT edutopia "RT ChouinardJahant: When I am calm and present, my students follow my lead. When I use mindful language & model cooperation, my students have a sense of community and this leads to purposeful & more focused learning #edutopiachat"
RT edutopia "RT GJMoxley: LoriW1088 tmarum23 “I don’t know yet”. That is a powerful tool to teach Ss to be comfortable with! How liberating that must be for a S to be part of a learning environment where that is ok and encouraged. #EdutopiaChat"
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A2: To beginning with, there's never any academics/learning without mindfulness. Mindfulness and academics are one and same. This idea that they're different is what has led to the traditional method of academics/learning"
A2 #edutopiachat Taking standardized tests is stressful for students- mindful breathing and strategies to relax and calm the mind are tools I use a lot with my students these days
A3 it's fine. Like the saying goes, different strokes for different folks. The purpose of mindfulness is for us to be aware and to recenter ourselves. If that's their way then it's ok...so long as they don't bother the good juju vibes we're all getting #edutopiachat
A3 Don't give up. Some students have to look tough/act tough. It's okay. Continue modeling, continue speaking, just continue. Patience will pay off; I've seen it! #edutopiachat
A3: Something I learned from @TrueNatureTeach is that mindfulness can mean about a million things - we can help students recognize it's not just silently sitting there!! #EdutopiaChat
A2: unfortunately, the focus of today’s education is not on the social-emotional well-being of the s. Teachers must be willing to model and practice to integrate into their curriculum and sometimes this is difficult when admin advises otherwise. #EdutopiaChat
We talk about social identity, bias & perspective. Ss are invited (not required) to take Harvard's IAT
We talk about connection to the brain & biology & that mindfulness shifts the part of our brain we're thinking from #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/5Om6BmksYR
A2: I see lots of students who are struggling with workload stress. I need to do a better job of offering them strategies and time to employ them! #EdutopiaChat
You can even feel it when you walk into a school. I've been an external coach for a decade and I've always been able to tell a lot by the way the school feels. #edutopiachat
I start by modeling first and foremost. As the leader in the room, I need to exude mindfulness. I encourage them to always consider the struggle of others and to remember we all fight inner battles the rest of us may know nothing about. Most of all...LOVE them! #EdutopiaChat
It's really helpful if they can get to know themselves as learners and be better self advocates. We don't necessarily want them to accept everything as it is, but to see how it is and adjust for their own well being! #EdutopiaChat
#complexsystems can be experienced first through breathing exercises. Students can consider how the parts of the respiratory system connect and the effect of breathing on other body systems, like the muscular system. #EdutopiaChat
A3 If you remove students or question them for not taking it seriously, I'm afraid more attention will be drawn to it negatively. Keep them in the classroom and continue moving forward; eventually, they will be your biggest mindful advocates! #edutopiachat
A3 - I agree with what other people have said about modeling the behavior. I find that Ss only take seriously what I take seriously. They are always looking at us to lead them. #edutopiachat
Q3 Mindfulness in classes doesn't have to look a certain way. I ask students to allow one another to practice if we're doing a formal practice; students who need something else suggest a quiet activity. It helps to make them leaders --- let them practice next to me. #edutopiachat
#edutopiachat At first they all giggle. But, you need to keep doing it- model it- practice it at the beginning of class, before a test. Slowly but surely they feel the benefits. My students now ask to pause and get mindful we call it.
A3 maybe they have other mindfulness exercises they can use? It's not always finding a zen-like classroom, mindfulness can also be the outdoors time for students. For the active kids, this is heaven for them #edutopiachat
Right?! It doesn't have to look any one way. I'll bet any kid will eat a chocolate chip cookie very slowly and carefully (mindfully, even), or count their steps while they walk, or watch a marble go through a tube. #edutopiachat
#complexsystems can be experienced first through breathing exercises. Students can consider how the parts of the respiratory system connect and the effect of breathing on other body systems, like the muscular system. #EdutopiaChat@edutopia
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A2: Lastly, Course Content is meant to awaken that unawakened reality and dream(s). They are simply pathways to unlocking the learner's hidden reality
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I talk to them. I ask them questions. I don't make assumptions. I give them permission to not like it. But under no circumstances, can they interrupt their peers' experiences.
My colleague loves that text!
To be honest, I'm often concerned about the way in which mindset has (in some classrooms - not all) become the new "grit" (myth of meritocracy) that is then weaponized against minoritized Ss.
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A2: It deepens the Ss’ understanding of the concepts, instructions, and challenges. Ss will aspire for creating ways to solve, respond, and build. They become critical thinkers. #EdutopiaChat
Reminds me of my most challenging 1st grader- having a tough day & walked up & said “I need a movement break.” So I sent him in the hall to do an independent movement break on the hopscotch board, I call it Stomp-scotch. Stomping at a slow rate through the board #edutopiachat
A3: I’ll admit I used to sneak out of chavasana in yoga. Mindfulness is an endurance activity, some may need to practice into it. Expecting too much too soon is problematic. Through time and consistency, they can build. #edutopiachat
A3 EVERYTHING in the classroom is about creating a positive, productive culture. Begin slowly, praise relentlessly, model consistently, and mindfulness will be as routine and comfortable as breathing (pun intended 😀.) #edutopiachat
Right! It's an Mindfulness is an innate human capacity. It can be great if we help students identify how they are already finding ways to be mindful in their own lives and then build off that! #EdutopiaChat
A3: Mindfulness doesn’t need to be taught explicitly. Allow students to work at their own pace and build opportunities for students to reflect on the learning process. They will no longer feel like reflection is forced, but instead see it as critical to growth #EdutopiaChat
A3: Maybe Ts aren't asking the right ?'s all the time, it's not WHY are YOU not interested or WHY are YOU not taking this seriously... it's more about asking "What are you interested in?" Ts can craft tasks based on student interest, b/c "interest begets effort!" #EdutopiaChat
#edutopiachat A3: this often goes hand in hand with work on social skills & #growthmindset. Breaking through barriers & teaching skills which enable the student to better understand and genuinely but in to the mindfulness principles
A3 - Build relationships. Let them know it’s OK if they don’t buy into it at first. It can be new, unusual, or uncomfortable. Share times when you were hesitant to try something new. Be real. #EdutopiaChat
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A3: Every behavior from a learner is simply his/her of communicating. There's no learner who won't or can't take it serious. It's the educators who simply, have not taken them seriously
I think this is a really important point. Mindfulness alone can't replace a high quality social and emotional curriculum, but it can be an important part of it. #EdutopiaChat
A3: #edutopiachat We teach them how it affects their brain, often using the metaphor of a tree with 3 colours: the reptilian brain, the limbic system and the neocortex. They love to learn about their brains! #Wisdom#SEL
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But it can't just be about standardized tests either; that's the tension. The more we do "these kinds of things" for standardized testing and no other times, the more kiddos associate it with... standardized testing and not for its own richness.
RT edutopia "RT Mrdeehanclass: A2: I see lots of students who are struggling with workload stress. I need to do a better job of offering them strategies and time to employ them! #EdutopiaChat"
RT edutopia "RT eternitymod: Mrdeehanclass #EdutopiaChat OMG, the time. Yes. Spending time IN class sends the message that this work matters, is worthy."
RT edutopia "RT MindfulEducator: Mrdeehanclass It's really helpful if they can get to know themselves as learners and be better self advocates. We don't necessarily want them to accept everything as it is, but to see how it is and adjust for their own well being! #EdutopiaChat"
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I talk to them. I ask them questions. I don't make assumptions. I give them permission to not like it. But under no circumstances, can they interrupt their peers' experiences."
A3. I use the Indigenous practice of teaching in a circle so students have practice in a supportive, respectful and balanced classroom. They can choose not to participate in some activities but they must remain respectful and mindful of others. #EdutopiaChat
A2: They go hand in hand. Mindfulness allows you the space to push students to be the best they can be and it allows them the space to rise to the challenge of the curriculum and to continue learning beyond the lesson. #EdutopiaChat
yes - and let them know it's okay if it's "not their thing." You can model a whole variety of self-regulation strategies, including sports, music, mindful moments, etc - and people can pick what works for them #EdutopiaChat
A3 - Build relationships. Let them know it’s OK if they don’t buy into it at first. It can be new, unusual, or uncomfortable. Share times when you were hesitant to try something new. Be real. #EdutopiaChat
A1: Daily check-ins and minds-on routines can help Ss build relationships, metacognitive skills and allow us to gauge where they are at as they enter the classroom space. Check-ins don't have to be tedious either. The one below is a favourite among my learners! #EdutopiaChat
A3: Ts have to design learning plans that would encourage or build scaffolds of mindfulness. Infuse values that’ll make Ss diligent and empathetic. #EdutopiaChat
Mindful_Schools: eternitymod edutopia Sometimes I am restless too! Validating all emotions, all experiences, is part of being a mindful teacher. #edutopiachat#MoneyMantra
A1: I use mindfulness to help students regulate emotions, both in a heightened situation and by pre-teaching the skills when everyone is calm. Breathing, using a mudra, body & sense awareness, being present
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A3: Awesome ? I’m excited to see what others say. Mindfulness can be spiritual in many ways and that means it may look different for all of us. At the core, it puts its roots in peace...so as long as Ss are experiencing a peaceful moment I am ok with resistance. #edutopiachat
We need to teach students the physical reactions that come with stress so that they can better recognize the symptoms and self regulate before they get too anxious #EdutopiaChat
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A3: We know we are because of them (the learners ), so we get them communicate with us. Any learner "not taking it seriously" is asked to simply reorder his/her learning process and his/her educators. For example-do you intend to change your content/educator?
A2-First knowing how to calm their brain when overwhelmed/frustrated or nervous when learning ,or how to settle a distracted brain.then when AMYGDALA is settled -tapping into strategies and resources that will help them learn ( anchor charts/manips) the academics . #EdutopiaChat
Get rid of the word rigor and substitute with vigor. Vigor means energy, enthusiasm and that's what we want our lessons to be...that's what we want mindfulness to be #edutopiachat
I disagree. The kids I see are incredibly socially savvy in a very complex social landscape. (Plus I remember the adults bemoaning the lack of social skills in my generation, so...) #edutopiachat
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@EDMathHysteria, @bethbrooksbaker, @edutopia
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Sometimes the most productive days I have with students is when I tell them "I'm having a bad day. It just is."
And then we move forward. Mindfulness is not turning negative emotions into the enemy (nor positive emotions into a god).
A3. I think it's important to consider our "why" when engaging Ss in mindfulness - is it about regulation for the sake of compliance, or is it about developing tools for well being, fighting bias, something else... Engage Ss in conversation about the "why" #edutopiaChat
This is such a great point. We so quickly teach kids that negative emotions are bad, but they are just negative emotions and they tell us something that students can usually work with if they know how! #EdutopiaChat
A2: I am starting to try to incorporate mindful awareness before testing and exams. Kids seem to be more open because the feel an immediate response to the anxiety that comes with exams #EdutopiaChat
A2: Mindfulness is a core facet of education. Being able to relax, reflect and re-energize allows for times of greater perspective, empathy, and deep learning. We need to take steps to give ample, authentic time to mindfulness in the classroom instead of drilling. #EdutopiaChat
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A3: We let the learners feel safe with their learning and educators. There's no learning without listening. There's no learning without relationships. There's no listening and relationships without love, appreciation. We always tell 'em, "We Are Because Of You"
A4 there are no limits, remember the point of mindfulness is for students to be aware. Ts just have to find ways to get our students to adopt that kind of practice. #edutopiachat
RT edutopia "RT MindfulEducator: SLTinSEND I think this is a really important point. Mindfulness alone can't replace a high quality social and emotional curriculum, but it can be an important part of it. #EdutopiaChat"
RT edutopia "RT MindfulEducator: teacherforest Right! It's an Mindfulness is an innate human capacity. It can be great if we help students identify how they are already finding ways to be mindful in their own lives and then build off that! #EdutopiaChat"
RT edutopia "RT MsDenice4: A3 - Build relationships. Let them know it’s OK if they don’t buy into it at first. It can be new, unusual, or uncomfortable. Share times when you were hesitant to try something new. Be real. #EdutopiaChat"
RT edutopia "RT shevtech: yes - and let them know it's okay if it's "not their thing." You can model a whole variety of self-regulation strategies, including sports, music, mindful moments, etc - and people can pick what works for them #EdutopiaChathttps://t.co/0TTEtf4Wgg"
A3 - Build relationships. Let them know it’s OK if they don’t buy into it at first. It can be new, unusual, or uncomfortable. Share times when you were hesitant to try something new. Be real. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Discover and kindle that student's personal interests and passions, as well as take time in class to build relationships and a community (more than just a few days at the beginning). With trust and applicable content, they'll learn - they want to. #EdutopiaChat
A3: I start them simple: notice 5 things that begin with the first letter of your name; quiet minutes; questioning and challenging their thinking when they’re “borrowing trouble”. With younger children (elem), Zones of Regulation is a great starting point. #EdutopiaChat
Yes & important to listen to that anxiety, sit with it from a place of nonjudgment (whenever possible). I, too, have talked about "preventing anxiety" & wonder what message I'm sending to my Ss who live with anxiety when I speak that way #EdutopiaChat
A3: Food 4 thought. I'd also say that mindfulness DOES need to be taught explicitly, at least, the habits of mind, the different ways mndflnss MIGHT/COULD look. Then S can personalize. Many fragile S groups won't see this anywhere else outside school. #EdutopiaChat
A3: Mindfulness doesn’t need to be taught explicitly. Allow students to work at their own pace and build opportunities for students to reflect on the learning process. They will no longer feel like reflection is forced, but instead see it as critical to growth #EdutopiaChat
A3: give them time... they usually come around when they see the benefits it produces in other students... you can't force it... they are always watching #EdutopiaChat
A3: I find that if I take it seriously and give them time they readly agree. I also think that we love to talk about ourselves and being able to communicate our thoughts privately instead of whole group can help. #EdutopiaChat
A3 I see it as an opportunity to keep trying new and different ways promote mIndfulness with that student. The secondary benefit is that all my other students alsoget a fantastic box of mindfulness tools. #edutopiachat
A4. I think one of the myths is that it is a "magic pill"; that it will work for every child every time. Educators need to remember that it will need to be introduced and practiced for it to see it's full potential. #edutopiachat
A4: Mindfulness belongs in every content area and every grade level. It allows students to authentically engage in the content and makes the learning experience personal #EdutopiaChat
A4: Mindfulness belongs in every content area and every grade level. It allows students to authentically engage in the content and makes the learning experience personal #EdutopiaChat
This is one of the good ways that we can get in there and tie it to social and emotional curriculum so that people understand how it fits in. Unfortunately, SEL is also not as widely accepted as I would like to see! #EdutopiaChat
Yes- and to help kids know that their anxiety (or depression or OCD) isn't a bad thing because it's part of who they are- but it isn't ALL that they are. A healthy does of non-judgemental observation #EdutopiaChat
This is so true! Good call - I had forgotten this is how I start with many Ss. Also letting them create or find their own images for 3 brains - one S found baby pics in all 3 and it’s a great hook since he loves babies! #EdutopiaChat
A4 I think one of the myths is that it is some kind of "thing" that one has to be trained for or has to have a special zen gene...I like to think that quiet reflection is a form of mindfulness...isn't it? #edutopiachat
A4: Fear of "wasting time." Teachers are stressed to teach bell to bell and give students every piece of content (even if they quickly forget it). A standardized testing culture breeds apathy and burn-out. It takes real (valuable) time to practice mindfulness. #EdutopiaChat
#edutopiachat Limits- you have to be passionate about it and get your students to buy in, experiences and adopt it. Myths, are it’s a waste of time. I am here to tell you it is worth every minute because grades go up, behavior improves and students begin to use it frequently
Limits to me means boundaries... so... maybe one of the greatest myths to mindfulness and mindset is that floors and ceilings to our capacity exist... Which I would beg to differ... We all have the ability to continue to grow, but that growth is truly self-paced #EdutopiaChat
Q4 My youngest students get disappointed when they can't recreate the mindful moments from class during their most difficult encounters --- angry, ashamed, jealous. They create a myth, and time, experience, will season it. #edutopiachat
A4: Fear of "wasting time." Teachers are stressed to teach bell to bell and give students every piece of content (even if they quickly forget it). A standardized testing culture breeds apathy and burn-out. It takes real (valuable) time to practice mindfulness. #EdutopiaChat
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A4: That it is different from academics and it's so spiritual, away from earth, spooky. When the learners think of spiritual, the think spooky. Lolz
A4 Self-regulation isn’t about compliance. Kids develop self-control only when granted appropriate opportunities & experiences of ACTUAL control from which they learn & grow. It then no longer becomes an isolated issue of control but of willpower that benefits all. #edutopiachat
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Yes the best advice I ever got from a shrink (when I told her some days I get up anxious) was: "Yep, it's like waking up on the wrong side of the bed. It just happens. Some days you're just anxious. It just is."
A4: It’s a myth that mindfulness looks and sounds the same for everyone. It’s the reflection that makes it powerful. Learning about the self. How it happens can vary wildly and beautifully. #edutopiachat
A4 The myth that mindfulness looks like 12 year olds meditating and singing kumbaya is pretty far fetched. You can use mindfulness in your practice yet also employ other effective classroom management techniques. Every classroom is going to look different. #edutopiachat
A4: That all the Ss can do it! That the Ts are well-equipped with know-how to make all their Ss mindful of others, of the goals, of acquiring skills. #EdutopiaChat
Agree. We talk about the fact that it is okay to feel whatever you are feeling. We just want to figure out the best way to acknowledge/deal with that feeling/emotion. #edutopiachat
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@eternitymod, @Mindful_Schools, @edutopia
A4: We, teachers/adults, are the limits. It's what teachers are willing to do and allow in their classroom that sometimes puts restrictions on what students can do in the classroom. The biggest myth is that Ts aren't teaching the curriculum and are too 'sensitive'.
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A4: That it can replace a good social-emotional curriculum. That it absolves us of responsibility for injustice and inequity. All the mindfulness in the world fill a hungry belly. #EdutopiaChat
A4. Hmm. Are you saying that it's a myth that mindfulness belongs in every content area and every grade level? Sorry this one is a little confusing... #EdutopiaChat
A4: 2 great ?s in a row that I am really reflecting on. Being mindful is an aspect of a healthy mind, but it isn’t the only aspect. So I guess that would be the myth? Ss need those academic challenges just like they need emotional/mindful challenges #EdutopiaChat
Totally! When "grit" took over it assumed that Ss just have to lean into discomfort & be willing to work hard enough - without recognition of the oppressive systems so many of our Ss are swimming in.
Mindset is a bit of the same in that the focus seems to be... #EdutopiaChat
This gets right into the heart of what's good teaching too, though. If we're only teaching content, then we aren't really teaching the whole student to start with. #EdutopiaChat
A4: time teaching mindfulness usually limits the use of it in the classroom but "not enough time" might be a myth... you can always make time because it doesn't have to take longer then a few minutes each and every day. It actually saves time in the end I think #EdutopiaChat
A3: Relationships are key here. Ss will react to modeled behavior. #practicewhatyoupreach is essential when you want your students to practice mindful habits. #edutopiachat
A4 the only limit to mindfulness is if you aren't reflecting. If your students aren't reflecting. You and the students need that time. Perfect way to reflect:
How can I connect?
What new facets of understanding have I picked up?
What still challenges me?
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I totally agree! There is a lot of research out there about the benefits of mindfulness for adults but not as much about the benefits for children. I think we can all agree that there are benefits we just don't know the full scope yet. #edutopiachat
A3 The myth that mindfulness means clearing your mind of everything. In my parent teacher conferences I spoke about mindfulness in the classroom. Many parents didn’t realize this and have begun to use some of our tools at home with their child before bedtime. #edutopiachat
Mindful_Schools: Q4 My youngest students get disappointed when they can't recreate the mindful moments from class during their most difficult encounters --- angry, ashamed, jealous. They create a myth, and time, experience, will season it. #edutopiachat#MoneyMantra
A4 #edutopiachat Mindfulness is not an action nor is it measurable. It is a mindset, a sprit, an energy both positive and life-changing. When you let it in and embrace it- you become happier and more joyful and happiness & joy are contagious
... entirely on the individual & not the system in place. When our Ss are saying "I can't do this" it could be a result of the messages they have received (explicitly & inexplicitly) for years. Asking our Ss to add "yet" to the end of their sentences without... #EdutopiaChat
This is an interesting. It's not linear, right? So students need a more nuanced understanding about how just being upset for less time or being able to feel better sooner is a BIG deal! #EdutopiaChat
A2. Mindfulness and academics are interwoven as learning only takes place in a learning-ready brain that is well regulated. If we can help Ss identify where they are emotionally and cognitively, we can better prepare them for the steps required to self-regulate #EdutopiaChat
So, similar to the "pull up by your bootstraps" myth. I get it now. That was an awesome explanation. Thanks for explaining your thinking. #edutopiachat
When you feel frustrate, exhausted and downtrodden - just breathe deep breaths, visualize a calm place, take yourself to the quiet moment- mindfulness eases out negativity- it does not replace it merely changes your outlook #edutopiachat
A3 Go about mindfulness from a physiological perspective: what’s happening in the body during mindfulness. What have scientific studies told us about this? #EdutopiaChat@edutopia
RT edutopia "RT EDMathHysteria: A4: It’s a myth that mindfulness looks and sounds the same for everyone. It’s the reflection that makes it powerful. Learning about the self. How it happens can vary wildly and beautifully. #edutopiachat"
RT edutopia "RT sgregory62: A3: Relationships are key here. Ss will react to modeled behavior. #practicewhatyoupreach is essential when you want your students to practice mindful habits. #edutopiachat"
A4 A limit: that it's something you read about, know logically about, and then *BAM*! You are a "mindful" learner/person. No: we will continually practice being more mindful, more aware, we will do well, then we won't, then we will... through continual practice! #edutopiachat
Belly breaths, stomp scotch(hopscotch with stomping as a slower even rate), and even a few parents who got the @Headspace app I use sometimes in the classroom. #edutopiachat
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@CriticalSkills1, @edutopia, @Headspace
A4- myth -that mindfulness is an add-on and a trend that will go away and that students and staff are able to learn it through a "program". It is a way of life not a canned lesson . Another myth is that it costs money . It's free because it comes from within . #EdutopiaChat
I still can't figure out why SEL isn't widely excepted. Step into a classroom and you can see and feel the difference. It sells itself. It is too important not to address. #edutopiachat
This is one of the good ways that we can get in there and tie it to social and emotional curriculum so that people understand how it fits in. Unfortunately, SEL is also not as widely accepted as I would like to see! #EdutopiaChat
A5: Only just beginning this journey after taking a class on Edu philosophies. I appreciate any tool that not only helps my Ss reflect, but also helps them outside of classroom. I find that honesty with my Ss is the best and I love when they are honest with me. #EdutopiaChat
I think the important thing is to focus on neuroplasticity and the elitist myth that some can and some can’t do math which tends to make high level mathematics inaccessible and often along sexist and racist lines. That’s what @joboaler is trying to disrupt. #edutopiachat
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@ChristieNold, @Blended_Math, @joboaler, @joboaler
A5: Learning from @mrgodsiff and talking with other colleagues that practice mindfulness in their classrooms. It is pretty easy to spot... they are the ones walking around school at the end of the day looking super calm and peaceful. Oh, and @Headspace of course! #EdutopiaChat
I use tools like @ClassDojo to help students be aware of the choices they are making before they get in "trouble". No anger has transformed my classes! #EdutopiaChat
@edutopia A1 FREE Questions: Focus (close eyes), Reflect (think about an answer), Express (write answer), Expand (free associate by writing continuously, even if the content strays from original topic). Ex from Russian Czar unit: Would you rule out of fear or love? #EdutopiaChat
A5 My best resource is other teachers who practice regularly on their own; their creativity in how to weave mindfulness into their classrooms inspires me. #edutopiachat
So important. It's an experiential practice and so much learning happens when our mindfulness practice and reflection on teaching intersect. #EdutopiaChat
A5: A colleague introduced the teach staff to the learning to breath curriculum from PSU two school years ago. It is AWESOME! https://t.co/E16hD8KKtF#edutopiachat
A5: We need to build instructional models that create a natural space for metacognition. When students work at their own pace and only receive credit for mastery instead of completion, they are constantly reflecting on their ability to understand the content #EdutopiaChat
A3. Students who don't take something seriously haven't yet experienced the relevance of it in their lives. Keep inviting. Keep modeling and stick to your routines. One day, they may just feel the benefits for themselves #EdutopiaChat
A5 A new way of mindfulness is called the benefit mindset. It takes kids beyond just themselves to become mindful of and of value to others. https://t.co/csDXcBSkfg#edutopiachat
Yes! No doubt that when used well it can really serve our Ss, I do find however that it isn't always as thoughtful & can have further damaging implications for the Ss you name #EdutopiaChat
In reply to
@EDMathHysteria, @Blended_Math, @joboaler
How much do I love that your Ed Philosophy class included mindfulness? (I teach that class @AntiochNewEng and LOVE the room it gives us to explore, but not everyone in higher ed does) #EdutopiaChat
A4: I have @calm, too! I am definitely a work in progress. learning to practice what I preach. love the "daily calm" element. 10 minutes goes a long way for me. #EdutopiaChat
A5 #edutopiachat I practice mindfulness through meditation and yoga. But I stay focused by writing little notes of positivity to myself. I keep them in jars on my desk.
A5- early morning sitting practice to start off each day, mindful minutes and walking during work day, gratitude before bed, listening to others and not talking, noticing 1 new thing new a day. #EdutopiaChat
A3-the zones of selfregulation -where students can pinpoint where they currently are.Sometimes this is all that is needed.stopping and letting students identify emotions -good/bad/ugly ). They may not want to deep breathe But self identifying is a first step .#edutopiaChat
A5. I know it sounds nerdy but I really enjoy the "Breathe" alerts on my Apple watch. It vibrates on my wrist as a reminder to breathe. It reminds me to stop in the middle of my busy day and just focus on my breathing. #edutopiachat
A5: If I had to identify just one tangible resource, it would be coloring books. They have this incredible power to make what may look like mindless moments into mindful moments of reflection. They allow Ss to debrief and create! Bonus: Hang them on the walls! #EdutopiaChat
#edutopiachat Limits- you have to be passionate about it and get your students to buy in, experiences and adopt it. Myths, are it’s a waste of time. I am here to tell you it is worth every minute because grades go up, behavior improves and students begin to use it frequently
Finding a group of people to practice and discuss meditation with can be super helpful! If you can't find one, maybe you might start one with colleagues at your school! #edutopiachat
Mindful_Schools: A5 My best resource is other teachers who practice regularly on their own; their creativity in how to weave mindfulness into their classrooms inspires me. #edutopiachat#MoneyMantra
I started with the sleep stories and now I use the background sounds a lot. I'm not great at the 10 minutes either. I'm more of a "meditate for the length of this red light while I'm driving to work" girl. #EdutopiaChat
It's so important, especially with today's Ss as they have so many opportunities to disconnect from the class and each other. It is important to help them connect with how they feel, think and process to help them reach their full potential as learners. #EdutopiaChat
A5 Some of the @Headspace iPad app moments work well for even my grade 1-2 Ss.But mostly I just make sure we slow ourselves down (more the teachers, not the Ss ) and enjoy the ride. :) #edutopiachat
#EdutopiaChat A5: we've a charity over here @scope who have a #mindfulmonsters scheme. I took part in this & received monthly resources through the post. Perfectly pitched for my Ss with #SEND#LD & #ASD. I research: blogs, articles, books, journals.
Fellow educators:
You should probably check out tonight's #edutopiachat on mindfulness in schools. Some amazing ways mindfulness is being used for the betterment of students emotional and academic success @10percent@edutopia
My family as become more mindful through dinner table time- sharing highs and lows of our day. This enhances my children’s listening skills, empathy and empowers them to be self-advocates and make changes in themselves #edutopiachat
At the moment the students love ripping up paper for the school compost. We took that excitement and made it a mindfulness activity. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen them so focused! #Mindfulness#studentdriven#ISHCMCib
I watched a 1st grade class where the teacher used a Mood Meter at the beginning of the day -- the teacher could assess Ss emotional well being and Ss could share their feelings. https://t.co/7LyJYcWo4u#EdutopiaChat
#edutopiachat My family has become more mindful through dinner table time- sharing highs and lows of our day. This enhances my children’s listening skills, empathy and empowers them to be self-advocates and make changes in themselves through mindful observations
I hope we look for our own resources as much as we do for our students. Self-care is so vital to our well being, to that of our families, to that of our students.
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RT edutopia "RT ChouinardJahant: When you feel frustrate, exhausted and downtrodden - just breathe deep breaths, visualize a calm place, take yourself to the quiet moment- mindfulness eases out negativity- it does not replace it merely changes your outlook #edutopiachat"
RT edutopia "RT EDMathHysteria: A5: I rely on my colleagues - other teachers. So lucky to be a coach and have so many classrooms to see in this regard. #EdutopiaChat"
A5: If I had to identify just one tangible resource, it would be coloring books. They have this incredible power to make what may look like mindless moments into mindful moments of reflection. They allow Ss to debrief and create! Bonus: Hang them on the walls! #EdutopiaChat
Is perspective-taking, communication, reflection, relationship-building, and choice-making part of digital game playing? Read @drgamermom & my @UNESCO_MGIEP working paper: The limits and strengths of using digital games as “Empathy Machines” https://t.co/arUZSHqaCQ#edutopiachat
yeah! am far from perfect on the "daily" element. definitely need micro meditations in traffic... or during difficult staff convos where i react emotionally to what i hear a handful of Ts saying... or with my 4 year old... #EdutopiaChat
The best strategy I use to stay mindful- I set intentions every morning before I get out of bed. I repeat them throughout the day and at the end, as I fall asleep, I reflect and make changes for tomorrow #edutopiachat
Please join me Friday 4:30PST/6:30CST/7:30EST for #stucentclass its May the 4th Be With You -let’s talk maximizing the ‘force’/energy of a classroom at the end of the school year
Also, does anyone use tibetan singing bowls? I share an office with our District social worker and she introduced me to those. She uses in her SEL lessons in #NSDnow. We even use them when stressed! #EdutopiaChat
When we let our minds quiet and our thoughts become stationary- we become more mindful- of our word choice, our body language and our attitude. Find mindfulness in your actions and those around you will notice and reciprocate #stucentclass#teachmindful
