Guidelines for Mindful Teacher Responses

If you want to have mindful responses in the classroom, it’s important to reflect on which student behaviors trigger you to react in the first place. Then, before we delve into specific strategies targeted at these behaviors, we’ll share guidelines every teacher should follow when interacting with students.

Key Points

• Reflect on behaviors you have witnessed in your classroom that might trigger a less-than-mindful response
• Important mindfulness guidelines to follow such as waiting, reflecting, and listening

Additional Resources

Mindfulness for Teachers and School Leaders

Practice Over Perfection: Bringing Mindfulness to the Classroom

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Establishing Powerful Presence in the Classroom