Mindfulness: Focus, Balance, Calm
This ongoing class helps to set students up for a positive learning experience. Sometimes we need to reset and get ourselves focused, balanced, and calm so that we can fully engage with our learning.
Happy Kids! - with Mrs. Lageveen (M.A. Ed)
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(49)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Our emotions affect our learning, creativity, and problem solving. According to CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social Emotional Learning), “SEL is the process through which all young people acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.” This mindfulness session includes: *We begin with a simple check-in. This promotes self and social awareness. *A few mindfulness exercises will help to connect mind and body. These exercises are proven, through research, to help with focus and balancing of energy. *We conclude the session with a relaxing guided meditation.
Learning Goals
*Self-awareness
*Self-regulation techniques
*A toolkits of strategies to use later
Other Details
Parental Guidance
To ensure safety an adequate space is required for the 'mindful exercises' portion of the class. Students can find a comfortable chair, rug/carpet, or yoga mat for guided meditation. Students may want to have a water bottle nearby as well.
Supply List
*Water bottle *Comfy attire *Optional: pillow or yoga mat for the guided meditation portion
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2022
4.9
49reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of Phoenix
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University
I have over 20 years of experience teaching grades 3 through 8. I hold a bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University, where I studied Elementary Education. In addition, I have a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. My classroom environment fosters imagination, growth, and experimentation. Students feel safe exploring the learning process, and proud of their accomplishments. My passion for teaching many subject areas, but particularly reading, writing, arts, and SEL is quite evident as I often believe in weaving the disciplines together in a cross-curricular approach. I have attended several SEL conferences over the years to keep up on the most current SEL practices. In my free time I enjoy practicing yoga and meditation, reading, blogging, and writing poetry. Sharing this passion with students is a tremendous joy!
Endorsements in language arts, science, SEL (IFSEL) and other
Certification/Training:
IFSEL, The Institute For Social And Emotional Learning, San Mateo, CA
ILA (International Literacy Association) Member and attendee.
Certification in Art Therapy - Primo Learning Institute
PBL (Project Based Learning) Workshop - PBLWORKS - Buck Institute For Education
Marc Brackett book study, "Permission to Feel"
Brain Gym - training and certificate (Breakthroughs International)
Subtle Yoga - training with Kristine WeberReviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 110 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-4 learners per class
