As we recognize Self-Care Awareness Month, we highlight self-care as a foundational practice, rather than simply a single activity or special day, week, or month. Relationships are reciprocal, and so is self-care. When educators and learners share these practices, they begin to build a culture of care, together.
Social-Emotional Learning Begins with You
We want to make it as simple as possible for you to invest in your wellbeing and that of the learners you serve, so we’ve put together a quick guide for getting started. First, sign up for a free curriculum account.
Start Small and Build
— Explore the neuroscience of stress and its impact on the body, and practice simple strategies to develop resilience.
— Video demonstrations of Breathe, Move, and Rest Brain Breaks
— Brain Breaks manual – written instructions for each strategy
— Implementation guide – suggestions and tips for implementing Brain Breaks in the classroom, once you feel comfortable practicing them yourself
Let’s Get Moving
— Video lessons to guide you through Mindful Movement sequences
— Offers a Mindful Movement manual for delivery in the physical education setting at grade levels K-5 and 6-12
— Helps build strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, focus, and relaxation
— Mindful Movement sequence includes the three main elements of breathe, move, and rest
— Sequences easily integrated into an existing physical education program
Ready for a Mini-Unit for Your Classroom?
— Neuroscience mini-unit, requested by educators as a stand-alone option
— Presents 8 lessons that include content and an introductory sequence of postures designed for the classroom setting
Building the Superpowers
— 5 units for each grade level
— K-2 & 3-5: Power to Be Calm, Power to Tame Your Temper, Power to Laser Focus, Power to Grow & Stretch, Power to Lead with Kindness
— 6-2: Power to Shine, Power of Mindfulness, Power of Brain-Body Connection, Power of a Balanced Life, Toolkit for a Balanced Life
— Also included for K-2 & 3-5: Health & wellness session plans, resource booklets, reflection journals, visual aids