Description

Join the FocusedKids team once a month via Zoom as we discuss and practice simple strategies to bring more calm and focus into your classroom. Each month, we will expand our knowledge on the developing brain, learn tools for self-regulation in the classroom, and take time to explore what you need to show up as your best self. As a participant of this PD you will have access to the following resources:

  • monthly live short meditations,
  • free lessons, videos, and activities for your classroom,
  • conversations with top professionals in the field of social emotional health and well-being,
  • collaboration with a progressive group of teachers and educators in person and virtual classroom support with FocusedKids.

You will receive salary advancement or continuing education credit each time you participate in a live Zoom chat.

2024-2025 Schedule

  • Monday, October 7, 4:30-5:30 MT – Introduction to FocusedKids
  • Monday, November 4, 4:30-5:30 MT – Guest Speaker Autum Romano on Nervous System Regulation Practices
  • Monday, December 2, 4:30-5:30 MT – Mindful Practices for a Calm and Connected Classroom
  • Monday, January 6, 4:30-5:30 MT – Guest Speaker Cari Shurman on Incorporating Movement into the Classroom
  • Monday, February 3, 4:30-5:30 MT – Guest Speaker, Hunter Clarke-Fields – Empower Students, Empower Yourself: Self-compassion and Reflective Listening for Teachers
  • Monday, March 3, 4:30-5:30 MT – Trauma-Informed Practices in the Classroom
  • Monday, April 7, 4:30-5:30 MT – Guest Speaker, details coming soon
  • Monday, May 5, 4:30-5:30 MT – Guard Dog, Ms. Elephante, and Wise Owl Wrap Up the School Year

What educators are saying about FocusedKids: 

“FocusedKids has been a great tool for me. It helped me a lot with a student in my classroom that has been through an emotional dysregulation.” 

“I loved what FocusedKids teaches me to apply in my classroom, the kids are more aware of their feelings and their actions. They are a more focused and happy group. THANK YOU FocusedKids team!”

“I have been using the FocusedKids model and resources for many years. I love the simplicity of the mindful exercises and how I can empower my kindergarten students to self regulate. My classroom uses the language of FocusedKids all throughout the day. FocusedKids has truly had the greatest impact on my classroom management techniques and creating a regulated classroom environment.”

For more information or to contact us with questions please reach out to us at info@focusedkids.org.
This FREE Professional Development series is generously supported by Living Peace Foundation.
Living Peace Foundation