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Using Mindfulness for Better Classroom Management

Mindfulness is all the rage in classrooms these days, so most teachers have at least some knowledge of the impact that mindfulness can have on our students. But what about ourselves? Learn practical mindfulness techniques designed for teachers that will change your brain, your behavior, and ultimately, your classroom. These practices will help you 1) make better decisions during difficult times, 2) create stronger relationships with students, and 3) strengthen your classroom management skills.

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Course Length

  • 12 lessons total
  • 44 mins total

Instructor

  • Liz Willingham
  • Former teacher, instructional coach, and recruiter with more than 10 years experience in NYC public schools

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Course Outline (44 mins)

6
Reactive vs. Mindful Teacher Responses to Student Behavior (4:11)
Examples of what to do, and what not to do in a mindful classroom.
7
How to Calm Down (for Students and Teachers): Mastering the Breath (5:15)
A strategy to help teachers calm down and think clearly
8
How to Calm Down (for Students and Teachers): The Hand Trace (2:09)
A strategy to help teachers calm down and think clearly
9
How to Calm Down (for Students and Teachers): The Box Breath (1:52)
A strategy to help teachers calm down and think clearly
10
How to Calm Down (for Students and Teachers): "I Am So Strong" (1:58)
A strategy to help teachers calm down and think clearly
11
Teacher Meditation Strategies for the Non-Meditator (3:55)
Meditations that incorporate your senses
12
Teacher Meditation Basics: The Physical Setup (4:22)
A head-to-toe meditation guide

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