Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email ShareIf you’re looking for a fun way to engage your students and ensure they’re doing their best learning, then brain breaks are the perfect solution!Students spend almost a third of their day in the classroom. During this time, they’re expected to sit still and pay attention for…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email Share Has COVID taken a toll on your student’s wellbeing? Show them that you understand and support them by giving them an easy way to share their worries, concerns, and needs.Julia Brown is a middle school teacher in Texas who had a simple but clever idea to…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email ShareDaily morning meetings are fabulous for helping kids who are feeling anxious or isolated due to lengthy lockdowns and changes to their routine. As we settle into a new way of life with COVID-19, some students have gone back to school but for those who are still…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email ShareYou may not think that daily mantras can make much of a difference but using positive affirmations for children can be life-changing!You can help improve emotional wellbeing by using daily affirmations for kids to teach them how to have a positive mindset and attitude. Positive thinking quotes…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email Share Humans are social beings. We are designed to live amongst communities and socialise with other humans on a daily basis. Social isolation has been protecting our physical health from contracting the Coronavirus. However, having to isolate is having a great impact on our social health, emotional…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email ShareDuring this worrying time of COVID-19 with isolation and distance learning, some children are feeling scared and may even experience some anxiety. Being in Melbourne, with a very strict lockdown, kids have been learning from home for many months. This has caused a lot of worry and…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email ShareThe wrinkled heart bullying activity for kids (crumpled paper activity) is a powerful lesson every child needs to participate in to understand the lasting effects of bullying.This simple activity is a valuable friendship lesson that shows students how difficult a wrinkled heart is to mend!Who could imagine…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email ShareA heartwarming experimental program offering hope!In May 2019, Australia’s first co-built educational and aged-care facility was opened in Morphett Vale, South Australia.The Montessori middle school has three classrooms to accommodate around 60 students on the grounds of Kalyra Woodcroft aged care facility in Adelaide. Continue Reading
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email ShareTake a 60-second brain break to relieve stress and anxietyIt can be difficult to get students, especially those in higher grades, to open up but we know how critical it is for wellbeing to be able to manage and release emotions. This is a fun way of…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email ShareMost children enjoy getting creative with pencils and crayons. But did you know there are impressive reasons beyond fun to encourage the use of mindful coloring pages for kids and adults?The significant benefits of mindful coloring pages are now being realized for all age groups as it takes…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email ShareKids who sit in the Hot Seat feel a boost in self-esteem and a real sense of belonging!This is a powerful friendship activity to use in the classroom any time a student is in need of some extra love and care or as a focus activity during…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit Facebook Messenger Email ShareArt and music have been used for years in various forms of therapy due to their healing powers, but many people don’t understand how big a part they can play in boosting mental health and overall well-being. Not only do they promote wellness by giving an individual…