by Jim Gillen | Nov 19, 2008 | Activities, Class Stories, Uncategorized
In a recent group at school, a young boy came in and reported to us all that a friend of his had committed suicide the week before. The other students had lots of questions – How? Why? – and the feelings of fear and loss that come up when someone takes...
by Jim Gillen | Nov 15, 2008 | Class Stories, Tips
Recently, Jim and I were struggling with our weekly Children’s Program class. We had a few children who were having trouble getting themselves under control, and they, in turn, would throw the whole class off – a not uncommon experience for any classroom teacher! ...
by Jim Gillen | Oct 31, 2008 | Activities
Halloween can be a wonderful time for children to explore their imaginations. Or, as many teachers and parents can attest, it can be a nightmare of sugar-fueled overexcitement and big emotions. There’s nothing wrong with “big energy”and excited...
by Jim Gillen | Sep 3, 2008 | Video
Yoga Calm was featured on Portland morning program AM Northwest doing a Yoga Calm demonstration with kids. You have to see Brandon being interviewed by the host while holding side plank!
