Cultivating Well-Being for a Calm and Focused Classroom

Whether you are a new teacher or seeking ways to calm your classroom from the first day of school, Jodi Nolin can help you foster well-being and non-reactivity for you and and students. - From kindergarteners to high school seniors, she shares, free, readily accessible tools that can be applied throughout the entire K-12 journey. The approach is secular and inclusive, ensuring that anyone can benefit. It has transformed educational environments and improved overall well-being. - What's your superpower? Through 40 years of data and research, we'll discuss the compelling evidence behind the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing stress, enhancing attention, and fostering resilience. This is one lesson of many! - Jodi shared specific examples of students and staff who struggled with sleep, distraction, anxiety and reactivity, and moved to a place of calm and focus in a very short time. - Embracing this practice gives teachers more time because of the impact on student learning and success. They are solving their own problems, pushing away drama and increasing their focus. https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/stress-management-and-coping-virtual-field-trips/ https://smho-smso.ca/online-resources/mh-lit-student-mental-health-in-action/