Mindfulness in The Classroom

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How to Use the Six Thinking Hats to Teach Critical Thinking and Collaboration

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The Most Powerful Classroom Experiment No Curriculum Can Teach

Mindfulness in The Classroom

The Most Powerful Classroom Experiment No Curriculum Can Teach

This simple classroom experiment sparks confidence, curiosity, and connection in ways no textbook can. The first day of school doesn’t...

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Rethinking What Student Success Looks Like - How to Measure Student Success Beyond Grades

Student success is more than test scores—let’s start celebrating growth, effort, and emotional wins that actually matter.

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What Are Classroom Brain Breaks?

What is a brain break, and why do teachers swear by them? In this quick guide for educators, we explain how brain breaks improve student focus, classroom behavior, and emotional regulation, plus how to use them effectively with no prep. Whether you're teaching elementary or middle school, discover how short movement and mindfulness activities can reset your classroom in minutes.

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How to Teach Kids Mindfulness

Teaching Mindfulness to Children Simpler Than You Think. Discover fun, simple ways to turn everyday moments into mindful adventures.

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What Mindfulness Should Look Like in 2025 Classrooms

Mindfulness sounds great in theory, especially when your classroom can feel like a pressure cooker. But most teachers don’t have time to...

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How Does Social Emotional Learning Look Like in a Daily Routine

Looking for a simple way to bring mindfulness, focus, and emotional growth into your daily routine — without adding more to your plate? In this article, you’ll see exactly how real teachers are using My Mindful Class to build calm, confident classrooms through short, impactful activities that fit seamlessly into morning meetings, brain breaks, literacy stations, and more. Discover what a full day of integrated SEL actually looks like — and grab a free Monthly Unit to try it f

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Co-Pilots in Learning with Student Led Classrooms

For teachers, balancing the requirement of hitting academic benchmarks while keeping students interested and involved can feel like walking a tightrope, adding to an already overwhelming workload.

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