Every classroom has students who need a moment. A moment to breathe. A moment to reset. A moment to calm their busy minds or wake up their sleepy brains. That’s where a thoughtfully designed calm corner can make a difference. A calm corner isn’t a punishment or a reward. It’s a space that teaches childrenContinue reading “The Best Calm Corner Ideas for Classrooms: Teacher-Tested Tools That Help Kids Self-Regulate”
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Class inspiration: Be the Coach, not the Critic
“Be the coach, not the critic” became the foundation for this children’s yoga and mindfulness lesson focused on confidence, resilience, and positive self-talk. Through movement, breathing, and playful challenges, kindergartners practiced encouraging themselves instead of giving up when things felt hard.
The Best Fidgets for the Classroom – for all ages!
I have always been a fan of fidgets. After becoming a yoga teacher and learning about the power of the proprioceptors in our finger tips, I was fascinated by them. The brain benefit seemed tremendous. They made SO MUCH sense to me. Naturally, when my son started having a difficult time sitting still in school,Continue reading “The Best Fidgets for the Classroom – for all ages!”