Classroom
Meet the Inner Strength App
An important aspect of working with teens is being able to meet them where they are, whether that’s mentally, emotionally, or physically. We realized that in order to do this, we needed a better way
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Supporting Teens Through Loss
As human beings, loss is something that we all must face from time to time. When we hear the word “loss” our first thought is generally around the loss of a person or a pet
Culture of Mindfulness
Make Self-Care A Habit
It’s 11:00 PM on a Thursday night and you’ve finally got a moment or two to yourself. You’ve uploaded tomorrow’s lesson for 79 of your students to their virtual classroom, including that YouTube video that
Classroom
Student Teaching for Inner Strength
This week we’ll hear from a teacher new to the Inner Strength teaching cohort, who recently completed her training practicum, the final level of the Inner Strength Teacher Training. The Inner Strength Practicum gives participants
Classroom
7 Ways Students Learn: How to Take Learning Styles In Account When Teaching in a Virtual World
With the onset of COVID-19, educational systems everywhere have been forced to find new ways to safely instruct their students. Here in Philadelphia, our school district has been 100% virtual since April of 2020, giving
Classroom
Self Care Tips for Teachers
If you are a teacher–or a parent–you know we ask a lot of our teachers. Even though an educator’s primary role is to help students develop good learning skills, master subjects, and complete coursework, we
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Teacher Awareness is Key to Responsibly Sharing Mindfulness with Youth
This post appeared on Mindful Teachers , a wonderful site for anyone who works at the intersection of Mindfulness and Education. Catherine Hannay writes informative, insightful original content and shares voices in the field. Do
Classroom
Optimism, New Ideas, and Changes
By Alyson Showell LaPorta Hi everyone! It’s hard to believe that we’re almost to the end of August. Summer has flown by, hasn’t it? As the new school year approaches, I find myself reflecting on
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Making Space for Our Experience: A Body-Based Awareness Practice
This excerpt from my book was recently featured on Mindful Teacher . I thought I’d share it here for everyone who hasn’t read it in a while. I also wanted to send you to Mindful
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COVID-19 Developing Patience, Bringing Ease and Insight
The end of the school year is a special time. Conscious endings and appreciation for the heartwarming things that happened during the course of the year make all the difference. As educators, we need to