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Personal Triggers: Recognizing the Causes of Problematic Behavior
An activity by Sam Himelstein and Stephen Saul to help understand the sources of troublesome behavior
Mindful Teaching of Native American History and Life: Q+A with Maggie Dunne
Indigenous ally Maggie Dunne discusses how parents and educators can raise kids to be more aware of the challenges and contributions of Native peoples.
Mindful or Mindless? Analyzing Characters in Books and Movies
Questions to consider as you watch and read your favorite stories. (for adults or kids)
A Very Brief Introduction to Mindfulness Research
There are three typical ways to measure mindfulness, which are quite different from each other.
Realistic Self-Care: Is It Possible to Keep All the Balls in the Air?
Catharine Hannay and Rev. Deborah Hannay Sunoo discuss balancing our own and our families’ needs with the needs of our ‘flocks.’
7 Ways to Bring Mindfulness Into Any Classroom
Tips for educators who are interested in teaching mindfulness but don't work in a context where it's understood or supported. (by Catharine Hannay)
Mindfulness in Schools: Research-Based Support for Teacher Training
by Brandi Lust of Learning Lab Consulting
7 Reasons Mindfulness Might Not "Work" for Everyone
Common misunderstandings about practicing and teaching mindfulness. (by Catharine Hannay)
Marble Roll: A Cooperative Game for Teaching Mindfulness
A fun mindfulness activity by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village Community, from the book Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children
Human Camera: A Mindfulness Activity to Engage the Senses
A fun mindfulness activity by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village Community, from the book Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children
Jungle Yoga Adventure for Kids
Sara Weis of GoGo Yoga for Kids shares a fun lesson plan to help kids get fit, flexible and focused.
Using Mantras While Teaching Kids Yoga
Sara J. Weis of GoGo Yoga for Kids explains how to use mantras in kids yoga classes.
Four Mindfulness Games for One or More Children
Games to help kids become more focused, calm, alert, and ready to learn, from Sara J. Weis of GoGo Yoga for Kids
The Best Ways to Teach Yoga to Different Ages of Kids
Sara J. Weis of GoGo Yoga for Kids shares best practices for teaching kids aged 2-14.
The Perfectionist, the Cop, and the Energizer Bunny: Teacher Archetypes in Real Life
The pros and cons of typical teaching roles. (by Catharine Hannay)
Wizards, Buddies, and Laid-Back Dudes: Teacher Archetypes in Real Life
The pros and cons of typical teaching roles. (by Catharine Hannay)
What (Arche)Type of Teacher are You?
Educators tend to fall into one or more of the six main types of teaching roles.
Making Space for Our Experience: A Body-Based Awareness Practice
by Amy Edelstein, from her book The Conscious Classroom: The Inner Strength System™ for Transforming the Teenage Mind