It’s not as hard as you might think! In this podcast, Laura talks to Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak about what mindfulness in early childhood education means, offers some easy ways to embed the practice into your classroom or home, and some of the brain benefits for children….and adults!
Why should I promote Mindfulness in the Classroom?
The number one thing teachers ask me about is how to navigate challenging behavior. You get it, right? Behavior challenges can leave you feeling overhwelmed, burned out, and possibly even thinking bad about your abilities. Mindfulness in the classroom can start to shift all that. And good news! Many of the strategies you already use can be altered just a bit to promote mindfulness.
Interested in learning more? Check out my articles about this topic under the “Resources” section of this website! Two articles there will help you go deeper with understanding how every day practices promote mindfulness and offer you “alternative” strategies to embed into your teaching practices. Visit my social media pages for even more!
But first, take a listen to this podcast below, or visit Pre-K Teach and Play’s site to hear the conversation there. Let me know what you think!