SENSORY DIET: WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU?
Many of our students have sensory needs that are not being met. The good news is, we can adjust to meet them where they are.
BREATHING BALL: HOW TO CREATE A BREATH ANCHOR IN YOUR COMMUNITY
The breathing ball has become the staple breathing tool in our school community. You can find a breathing ball in most of our Peace Corners/Amygdala Reset Areas.
BODY SENSATIONS ACTIVITY
Where do you feel the sensation? This activity allows students to process their emotions and the sensations they feel by releasing them from the body, onto a safe container.
THE TOP 3 BOOKS I USE TO TEACH YOGA
Want to know what resources a yoga teacher uses to teach? Here are 3 of favorite books I use to teach yoga.
SEL GAME ALERT: WILD RIDE TO THE HEART
Wild Ride to the Heart: packed with fun ways to build SEL skills during station time, small groups, counseling groups, or free classroom time! The game takes students from Mad Mountain, to Calm Cliffs. Loops them from Cranky Pants Canyon, to Courage Canyon. Before you start playing, make sure you take the kids around the board to the different places, and eventually, they’ll love taking new friends around the board!
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO TEACH OUR BOYS TO FEEL THEIR FEELINGS
I have found that over the course of my 9+ years of being in the classroom and doing the social-emotional work, the playing field is not level for boys and girls and who feels safe expressing their emotions.
DITCH THE SOCIAL MEDIA HIERARCHY & FOLLOW THE RAINBOW
I just finished “Thick” by Tressie McMillan Cotton, and here’s one of the big lessons that’s resonating: I was recently at a race & equity training for my school, and the facilitator asked us about the contacts in our phone address book.
SENSORY SCAVENGER HUNT
Have fun doing this Sensory Scavenger Hunt with your kiddos! Finding out what items make you feel calm, stress you out, and stretch your brain is the first step to developing self-awareness.
ANTI-RACIST CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Here are some of my top picks when it comes to using literature to start conversations around race, colorism, and bias.
RADICAL ACCEPTANCE, EVEN
Lately, my body feels like it’s showing up to work, but my mind and heart seem to be elsewhere. Before I try to take time to figure out what is going on-or what is causing this moodiness-I notice there is a guilt that comes with those thoughts and feelings of dissatisfaction/moodiness.