In the second Professional Development session of the 2025-2026 school year, FocusedKids trainer Rebecca Segal led participants in a session on how to cultivate calm in the classroom, supporting mindfulness for educators.
There are countless definitions, perspectives, and approaches to the topic of mindfulness, and as a result it sometimes becomes an overused or misunderstood concept. In this session, participants learned about what it means beyond the buzzword. They gained a clear, practical overview of what mindfulness truly is and how it can fundamentally change the daily experience of a teacher. They also had the opportunity to engage in mindfulness practices with Rebecca, including meditation, the pause, breathe, and smile approach (P.B.S.), and so much more!
With mindfulness…
- Find more calm amid the chaos
- Make more intentional, better choices
- Be less distracted and more present in all your interactions
- Uncover a deeper sense of peace and inner joy in all aspects of your life
After the session, participants committed to trying one mindfulness practice over this next week: meditation, watering seeds of kindness, values (pause – does this align with my values?), name it, and pause, breathe, smile (P.B.S.). Remember, start where you're at!
Interested in bringing more mindfulness to your teaching practice? Watch the full PD recording linked below and get started on your mindfulness practice today!
If you'd like to learn more from FocusedKids, check out the fully online, self-paced Calm and Connected Educator Training that comes with the Calm and Connected Educator Workbook.
The next PD session will be led by guest speaker Chrissy Mignogna, Lead Trainer and Director of Education at movemindfully. Chrissy will be leading a session on the important topic of trauma-responsive practices for mental health. If you have not yet already saved your spot, be sure to register for Chrissy's session and the remaining PD sessions HERE.
Professional Development Recording
Professional Development Resources
