FocusedKids Professional Development Recordings

FocusedKids Professional Development Recordings

Being an educator is hard. These free SEL resources are designed to make your life as an educator a little bit easier. More importantly, they’ll help you teach your students valuable brain basics and self-regulation skills.

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  • This Professional Development session focused on nervous system regulation, emphasizing how understanding the nervous system can help manage stress and foster a positive learning environment.

  • This training emphasizes key brain functions. Educators learn how teaching children about the brain helps them better manage emotions and behavior.

  • It’s not uncommon to witness regression or emotional dysregulation at the end of the school year, as the heightened chaos of the season pushes students into the “Guard Dog” part of their brains. These tips will help teachers navigate the final weeks with compassion.

  • movemindfully's founder and CEO, Kathy Flaminio, shares simple and accessible breathing, moving, and resting activities that teachers can use in school settings to create an environment where everyone thrives.

  • FocusedKids Executive Director, Amanda Petersen, talks with teachers about invitational language to use when guiding students through a brain break, movement break, or other mindful practice.

  • Teachers can use puppets in the classroom to build safe relationships with students, enhance engagement, and add more joy to daily routines.

  • Teachers often find themselves navigating challenging conversations with dysregulated parents. These useful scripts and strategies can help.

  • Dr. Chris Willard models neuroscience-based practices that can be used by educators, therapists, and others looking for creative ways to teach mindfulness to all ages and abilities.

  • In this session we explore how teachers can begin to incorporate more gratitude practices into the classroom to elevate well-being.

Educator Training Opportunities

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