Kids and Teens
The Three-Second Pause In the Classroom
A mindfulness technique for creating some space during discussion—in and outside of the classroom.
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Patricia Jennings, Ph.D., is associate professor at the University of Virginia Curry School of Education. Her acclaimed research explores how teacher stress affects the classroom environment and student learning. She is the author of Mindfulness for Teachers: Simple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the Classroom.
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What would a mindful education system look like?
Two weeks ago, I participated in an inspiring meeting in New York City: Creating a Mindful Society. There was palpable energy and excitement in the air; a packed crowd of people working to make their own personal lives more mindful, but also working to bring a mindful approach to their…
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Calm
There are no tigers in a blackboard jungle
Inadvertently, No Child Left Behind has resulted in teachers more stressed-out than ever. This is where practicing mindful awareness can make all the difference. The classroom is a set-up for the stress response. I’m trying to get through this lesson so my kids will do well on the standardized…
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