The M.Y. Time movement-based program by Mindful Roots, founded by longtime educator Karen Tripolitis of Amity Township, Berks County, is designed to address issues plaguing many schools.

In building a mindful classroom, here are a few things I’ve been experimenting with lately: Messages of Growth and Reflection. A growth mindset encourages students to approach focus as a ...

Christina Johnson’s classroom must be the most peaceful place at Cane Run Elementary School in Louisville, Ky. Instead of desks, six rows of black yoga mats line the floor. All the lights are ...

She’s also limiting decorations in her physical classroom. “As a result of the pandemic, I will take the approach that ‘less is more’ and will not over-decorate,” she said in an email.

7 replies on “Do classroom decorations disrupt kindergartners’ learning?” At The Hechinger Report, we publish thoughtful letters from readers that contribute to the ongoing discussion about the ...

Other meaningful and mindful children's literature is recommended by Pam on her blog the Mindful Classroom. Pam is trained in the Mindfulness School Curriculum and is another advocate of the Mind ...

With the mindful classroom we incorporate physical being. They look at their objective for the day. Then we do a mindful meditation for one minute. Now they are seated and I calm down their breathing.