Having worked in and with the educational world for many decades now, I know just how tirelessly committed to their students teachers are – and how much stress they take on. After our Summer Intensives, more than a few would comment on how much they needed the...
Learning to breathe,” writes third grade teacher Stephanie Kennelly, “builds strength and confidence. Becoming a leader helps solidify belief in your Self. Combining the two…has left a huge impact on my students (and me)!” She shares more...
As third-grade teacher Stephanie Kennelly notes in her post below, reflection and goal-setting are important activities that even young children can learn. “Using mindful movement,” she adds, “helps facilitate these life lessons.” Our thanks to...
Originally posted August 2, 2015 We’ve looked before at the relationship between physical activity and cognitive skills. The short version, as brain scientist John Medina has noted, is that our brains developed to work best while we’re moving in an outdoor...
