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.

The calm down corner is a safe space in the classroom where students can close the cycle of regulating their emotions.

Join FocusedKids to learn about the key players in the brain and resources available for your classroom.