Learning The Calm
Learning The Calm
Yoga, Mindfulness, and Social-Emotional Learning for Young Children and their Educators!

Blog by Sheila

Teachers Are Missing More School, and There Are Too Few Substitutes
One way of reducing teacher absenteeism is to teach and support them in self-care. Using and modeling self-care techniques, both in and out of the classroom, can help: reduce absenteeism, increase focus and attention, and has been proven to increase test scores.
Sheila
February 22, 2024 02:45 PM - Comment(s)
How to Help Kids Develop Their Persistence and Grit
I love how this author re-frames frustrating experiences as "desirable difficulties" as a way to encourage developing grit.
Sheila
February 08, 2024 12:12 PM - Comment(s)
Why Being Outdoors in Winter is So Very Good for Kids
Winter offers unique sensory experiences that, when you slow down to take them in, are wildly inspiring.
Sheila
January 25, 2024 10:47 AM - Comment(s)
Understanding Brain Development in Babies and Toddlers
The first three years of life are a critical period for the human brain’s development. Sleep, play, nutrition and interaction are essential for young brains.
Sheila
January 18, 2024 02:33 PM - Comment(s)
What If We Taught Persistence as a Process to Our Kids?
More than ever, our kids need to strengthen their capacity to persist and thrive in the face of challenges. And yet, as kids grow, their worlds tend to focus on achievement, success and finding the "right answer."
Sheila
January 18, 2024 02:24 PM - Comment(s)