Spring brings new challenges for students – longer days, more energy, and countless distractions. This professional development session introduces a creative solution that transforms classroom focus into an engaging adventure. The Focused Frog lesson is more than just a mindfulness technique; it’s a storytelling approach that helps students learn self-regulation through imagination and play. By imagining balancing a rock or beanbag on their head, children discover the power of stillness, learning to calm their minds and bodies in a way that feels more like a game than a lesson.
The magic of the Focused Frog lesson lies in its versatility and student engagement. Teachers can use a Focused Frog puppet or stuffed animal as a motivational tool, rewarding students who demonstrate exceptional focus by allowing the frog to sit on their desk. From classroom work to hallway walks, this technique provides a consistent, fun strategy for helping students develop concentration skills. The lesson offers a flexible approach to mindfulness that turns the challenge of staying focused into a playful story that builds self-regulation skills.
Professional Development Recording
You can find other upcoming professional development opportunities here.
Professional Development Resources
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- Recording: March Professional Development Session
- Feedback Form: March Feedback Form
- Video: Focused Frog Lesson (English and Spanish)
- Printable: Focused Frog Coloring Page
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Fuel you passion for education and learn new skills that will make your life in classroom easier? Join us for our upcoming professional development series.