Best Giselle Shardlow Podcasts (2025)

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#030 Mindful Monday - Kindness Meditation 5:03

3d ago5:03

5:03

In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you foster kindness. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to reset, refocus, and manage stress. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let’s begin. 💛…

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#029 Teaching Mindfulness That Sticks: Creative and Culturally Relevant Approaches with Dr. Chris Willard 45:22

3d ago45:22

45:22

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Dr. Chris Willard, a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, international speaker, and mindfulness educator, as they discuss how to bring true depth, creativity, and cultural relevance to mindfulness practices for both children and adults. Chris helps cut through common myths and discuss…

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#028 How to Engage Children in your Kids Yoga Class with Laura McEgan 34:40

10d ago34:40

34:40

Join Giselle Shardlow (founder of Kids Yoga Stories) and Laura McEgan (founder of Divine Light Yoga) as we talk about a popular topic that we hear from our community: How do we engage children of different ages in a kids yoga class? From her 20 years experience teaching kids yoga, Laura shares her tips of how to capture the focus and attention of d…

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#027 How to Integrate Yoga and Mindfulness into Summer Camps with Emily Fleming 32:12

17d ago32:12

32:12

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Emily Fleming, founder of Yoga in Classrooms and School Consulting, as we discuss how to integrate yoga into educational settings, specifically summer camps. Learn how yoga and mindfulness can transform the learning environment and enhance summer camp culture. Some highlights: -Emily's career…

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#026 Mindful Monday - Ordinary Moments Meditation 5:53

23d ago5:53

5:53

Seek out the ordinary moments in life. In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you cultivate inner peace and embrace the ordinary moments in life. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to reset, refocus, and manage stress. Take …

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#025 The Importance of Teacher Self-Regulation with Allison Morgan 50:26

24d ago50:26

50:26

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Allison Morgan, founder of Zensational Kids, as they discuss integrating mindfulness and SEL in education. Discover practical strategies and insights into enhancing both student and teacher wellbeing. Some highlights: -Allison Morgan’s professional background and journey into combining yoga w…

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#024 Overcoming Teacher Burnout: Boundaries and Positive Mindset with Grace Stevens 44:56

1M ago44:56

44:56

Join us as Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, interviews Grace Stevens, host of the Balance Your Teacher Life Podcast, about essential strategies for setting boundaries in teaching. Learn how to manage stress, promote self-care, and maintain a positive classroom environment. Some highlights: - Importance of self-regulation and control …

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#023 Heartful of Peace: Music, Movement, Mindfulness Resource for Educators with Abby Wills 31:32

1M ago31:32

31:32

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Abby Wills, founder of Shanti Generation and co-creator of Heartful of Peace, as they explore the evolution of Abby’s impactful work in kids yoga and mindfulness. Tune in to discover Abby latest project, "Heartful of Peace," a free music, movement, and mindfulness resource for educators. Some…

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#022 Mindful Monday - Embrace Uncertainty 7:37

1M ago7:37

7:37

Embrace uncertainity in very uncertain times! In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you cultivate inner peace and embrace where you are at this moment. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to reset, refocus, and manage the wi…

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#021 What the Research Says About Mindfulness for Educators with Susan Dryer Leon 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Susan Dreyer Leon, director of the Mindfulness for Educators and Trauma Informed Education Programs at Antioch University, as they discuss the importance of mindfulness practices in education. Discover practical insights and strategies that can help educators thrive in challenging environment…

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#020 Why Mindfulness Teachers Are Essential in Schools with Liz Frink 41:24

2M ago41:24

41:24

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Liz Frink, founder of Mindfulness with Miss Liz, as they talk about the transformative benefits of mindfulness in schools based on her own capstone research paper. As a former early childhood educator, Liz shares her journey and insights into implementing mindfulness techniques to enhance stu…

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#019 Building Bridges: Effective Communication Between Parents and Teachers with Kelsey Sorensen 32:54

2M ago32:54

32:54

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Kelsey Sorensen, founder of Educate & Rejuvenate, as they discuss bridging the gap between teachers and parents. Discover practical advice and insights for fostering better communication and support in the educational community. Some highlights: -Difference between self-abandonment and selfis…

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#018 Mindful Monday - Calm Meditation 6:26

2M ago6:26

6:26

Cultivate calm and start your week off right. 🌿✨ In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you cultivate inner peace. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to reset, refocus, and bring more calm into your day. Take a deep breath, …

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#017 Coping Skills for Kids: Practical Tips from School Counselor with Janine Halloran 32:20

2M ago32:20

32:20

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Janine Halloran, mental health counselor and founder of Coping Skills for Kids, as they explore effective coping skills for kids. Learn practical strategies to help children manage their emotions and thrive. Some highlights: -Discover the "rainbow grounding" technique to stay present -The imp…

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#016 Meet Kid Conservationist: Kids Yoga Video Creator & Children's Author with Jack Dalton 27:14

2M ago27:14

27:14

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Jack Dalton, the fourteen-year-old Kid Conservationist who is making a massive impact in environmental activism. Jack shares his journey that took him from a zoo visit in Tennessee to the jungles of Indonesia in his quest to save orangutans. From his experiences, he created a kids yoga video,…

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#015 How Mindfulness Helps Children Navigate Attention and Distraction with Lindsay Miller 32:20

3M ago32:20

32:20

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Lindsay Miller from The Stress Nanny (a kids mindfulness coach and host of The Stress Nanny Podcast) as they talk about the significance of mindfulness in helping both adults and children to boost their attention skills. Some highlights: -Attention and Distraction in Kids: Discover the link b…

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#014 Mindful Monday - Set Intention Meditation 5:07

3M ago5:07

5:07

Start your week with intention. ✨ In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you set an intention for the week. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to reset, refocus, and bring more gratitude into your day. Take a deep breath, se…

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#013 How to Create Inclusive Environments for Black Kids with SonJoria Sydnor 35:57

3M ago35:57

35:57

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and SonJoria Sydnor of Our Family's Doing Yoga, and as they talk about an important topic for our yoga community: "How do we create inclusive, accessible spaces for black kids in our kids yoga classes?" Some highlights: - SonJoria's journey from educator to creating a yoga book for black kids. - …

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#012 How To Add Relevant & Meaningful Art to Yoga Classes with Cindy Ingram 36:46

3M ago36:46

36:46

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Cindy Ingram of Art Class Curator as they talk about the power of art in enriching the experiences of neurodivergent children in yoga classes. Discover practical insights and the impact of personal connections for learners on the autism spectrum. Some highlights: - Learn how personal connecti…

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#011 Mindful Monday - Gratitude Meditation 6:05

3M ago6:05

6:05

Start your week with mindfulness and gratitude. 🌿✨ In this special Mindful Monday, Giselle guides you through a simple yet powerful practice to help you cultivate appreciation, presence, and inner peace. Whether you're an educator, parent, or anyone working with children, this meditation is a perfect way to reset, refocus, and bring more gratitude …

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#010 How To Teach a Boys-Focus Yoga Class with Liz Torres Zocchi 25:28

3M ago25:28

25:28

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Liz Torres Zocchi, owner of Mindful Yoga with Liz, as they talk about the unique challenges and rewards of running a yoga class exclusively for boys. Discover insights into how Liz connects with her students and fosters a love for yoga in a male-centric environment. Some highlights: - Liz's j…

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#009 How to Cater to Different Learning Styles in Kids Yoga Classes with Rachel Glowacki 19:14

4M ago19:14

19:14

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Rachel Glowacki of Move with Me Books, and as they talk about an interesting topic for our kids yoga community: "How do we cater to different learning styles in our kids yoga classes?" Some highlights: - Rachel's background and journey in teaching kids yoga - The importance of catering to dif…

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#008 How To Add Music to Your Kids Yoga Class with Kira Willey 33:27

4M ago33:27

33:27

Join Giselle Shardlow (founder of Kids Yoga Stories) and Kira Willey (Children's Musician and Author Extraordinaire) as we talk about a popular topic that we hear from our community: How do we effectively add music to our kids yoga classes? AND How do we capture the focus and attention of children in our kids yoga classes? We talk with Kira Willey …

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#007 How to Adapt Yoga for Diverse Abilities with Rochelle Jewell 34:35

5M ago34:35

34:35

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Rochelle Jewell, founder of Yoga in Action, as they discuss valuable insights into teaching yoga to children with diverse abilities. Discover strategies for creating an inclusive and supportive environment in the yoga class. Some highlights: Learn about the importance of flexibility and meeti…

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#006 How Do Adults Practice Self-Care and Self-Compassion with Wendy O'Leary 50:23

5M ago50:23

50:23

Join us as Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, interviews Wendy O'Leary, award-winning children's author of It's OK and Breathing Makes it Better, educator, and public speaker, about the importance of self-compassion for educators. Join them as they explore practical tips and insights on cultivating kindness towards oneself. Some highli…

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#005 How to Teach in Underserved and Low Income Schools with Shawandra Ford 30:34

5M ago30:34

30:34

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Shawandra Ford, of Brwnskn Yoga, as they talk about an important topic: "How do we effectively teach yoga to children in underserved and low-income schools?" Shawandra shares her story of how she grew Brwnskn Yoga while offering yoga to children in various settings, including low-income schoo…

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#004 How to Make Kids Yoga Class Playful, Creative, and Fun with Jaime Andrews 32:35

5M ago32:35

32:35

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Jaime Andrews of Kidding Around Yoga as they talk about an interesting topic for our community of yoga educators: "How do we make our kids yoga classes creative, playful, and fun, while also being safe, inclusive, and effective?” From her experience as a personal trainer, mom, and kids yoga t…

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#003 How to Teach 15-Minute Mindfulness Sessions in Classrooms with Abigail Wilber 38:49

5M ago38:49

38:49

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Abigail Wilber, founder of The Mindfulness Practice, as they discuss practical ways mindfulness can transform classroom dynamics and enhance student wellbeing. Discover proven techniques and valuable insights into how to teach 15-minute mindfulness sessions in classrooms. Some highlights: Set…

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#002 How Do We Teach Emotional Skills to Children with Suzanne Tucker 38:15

5M ago38:15

38:15

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Suzanne Tucker from Generation Mindful as they talk about how to nurture emotional intelligence in children. Suzanne’s chat includes both insightful stories and practical advice for parents and educators. Some highlights: Explore why understanding and regulating emotions is just as crucial as…

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#001 How to Write Kids Books that Children and Adults Love with Susan Verde 33:10

5M ago33:10

33:10

Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Susan Verde, New York Times bestselling children's book author, as they talk about the art of writing for children and the impact of yoga and mindfulness in storytelling. Some highlights: Susan Verde's writing journey and inspiration from yoga and mindfulness Overcoming self-doubt and negativ…

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The Kids Wellness Podcast - Welcome 2:19

5M ago2:19

2:19

Welcome to The Kids Wellness Podcast! I’m Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and I’m so excited you’re here. This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a community of educators, counselors, therapists, parents, yoga instructors, and anyone who’s passionate about helping kids thrive emotionally, physically, and socially. Whether you're here for fre…

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172. How Meditation and Yoga Helps Children in School with Giselle Shardlow from Kids Yoga Stories 34:15

12M ago34:15

34:15

Are you looking for strategies to improve classroom management? A great place to start is by teaching emotional regulation skills to your students. This will help them better self-regulate and better manage their behaviours. But how do you teach self-regulation skills to kids? Yoga and mindfulness is a great way to teach emotional regulation to stu…

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171. New Teacher Tips: Practical Strategies to Help New Teachers Thrive 33:45

1y ago33:45

33:45

Are you a new teacher feeling overwhelmed by all there is to figure out in the classroom? Do you want practical strategies for how to avoid teacher burnout? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast we’re interviewing Alisha, a seasoned educator and co-host of the teacher podcast, Rainbow Skies for New Teachers. We discuss the challenges tha…

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170. Time Management Strategies to Prevent Teacher Burnout with Shawna Lapointe 49:30

1y ago49:30

49:30

Is there a way to live your best life without constantly feeling overwhelmed and burnt out? Learn how to improve your work-life balance and avoid teacher burnout with these time management tips from Shawna Lapointe of Too Busy Livin’. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we’re interviewing Shawna Lapointe, teacher, entrepreneur, and mo…

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10 Short Mindfulness Winter Activities for All Grades 29:19

1+ y ago29:19

29:19

Today, we’re tackling a fun topic on The Balanced Educator Podcast… who doesn’t love a good seasonal topic! We share concrete ways to incorporate social emotional learning and mindfulness on the theme of winter! With the winter season upon us, it’s an opportune time to explore mindfulness in winter and dive into some calming breathing exercises tha…

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168. How to Help Your Students Self-Regulate with Mindful Coloring 20:42

1+ y ago20:42

20:42

There are so many great ideas for classroom mindfulness activities! In this super practical episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we talk about one of our favorites: mindful coloring (and hint: we share a link to some free coloring pages for kids for your use in the classroom!). We share the what, why and how to use kids coloring pages in your …

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5 Habits of the Least Stressed & Most Empowered Educators with Grace Stevens 50:04

1+ y ago50:04

50:04

Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we are chatting with Grace Stevens all about feeling less stressed as teachers and more empowered. A perfect episode to listen to in the first few months of the school year to set yourself up for success! A former corporate girl, Grace quit VP life to pursue her dream job as a public school teacher. After 20 …

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166. Focus Teaching Strategies for Distracted Students 26:24

2y ago26:24

26:24

Tired of managing off-task students? Or having a hard time in the classroom distracted students that lack focus? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we walk you through a simple and easy lesson plan for K-12 classrooms that will show you how to explicitly teach your students focus strategies in a systematic and efficient way (and make…

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Nurturing Resilience: Exploring Child Stress with Lindsay Miller from The Stress Nanny 37:10

2y ago37:10

37:10

Join Lindsay Miller, a distinguished kids mindfulness coach, mindfulness educator, and host of The Stress Nanny Podcast, as we embark on a captivating exploration of child stress. Lindsay’s expertise, backed by 20+ years of child development study and mindfulness certification, equips us with invaluable insights to support children’s emotional well…

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164. Emotion is ME and WE. Interpersonal Neurobiology in the Classroom 29:50

2y ago29:50

29:50

Have you noticed that when you arrive to the classroom stressed, your students’ behavior problems increase? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, Kailey explains the neurobiology of why emotions seem to be contagious. She talks about how emotions have the function of communication internally and interpersonally. Then, Kailey explains ho…

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163. A Calm Classroom Mindfulness Activity for Self-Regulation 17:17

2y ago17:17

17:17

Are you looking for simple, yet highly effective classroom ideas to get your students ready for learning? In this to-the-point episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we share an excellent easy-to-teach self-regulation strategy that will help to create a calm, respectful and focused classroom environment. This teaching strategy won’t take more th…

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162. Six No Prep Breathing Exercises: Make Classroom Management Easier 26:42

2y ago26:42

26:42

Do you want to make classroom management easier for yourself and your students (and be able to focus better and enjoy your time in class together a whole lot more)? In this short and sweet episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we share how to make classroom management easier by teaching your students emotional regulation through breathing exerc…

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161. A “Tech-Intentional” Approach in the Classroom with Emily Cherkin 39:17

2y ago39:17

39:17

A big struggle in the classroom, especially in middle and high school, is managing students’ use of technology. Smartphones and other devices can be powerful tools in the classroom. However, they can also be major distractions for students and a constant struggle for teachers. In this episode, we interview Emily Cherkin, The Screentime Consultant. …

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160. The Best Picture Books for Social-Emotional Learning and How to Use Them in Your Classroom with Andrea Burns 39:17

2+ y ago39:17

39:17

Looking for books to help you teach social-emotional skills in your classroom? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we’ve invited 4th grade teacher Andrea Burns, to share her list of the best books to read with your students to support social-emotional development. Andrea Burns is extremely passionate about all things bookish. This inc…

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159. Mindful Nature Activities for the Classroom with Sandi Schwartz from the Ecohappiness Project 31:25

2+ y ago31:25

31:25

Looking for simple, no cost ways to practice mindfulness with your students and help them to manage their emotions? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we talk to Sandi Schwartz, the founder and director of the Ecohappiness Project, about how to mindfully engage with nature. In this episode, you’ll learn the science behind why time mi…

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158. Letting go of Perfection with Shibani Joshi 45:58

2+ y ago45:58

45:58

Feeling overwhelmed? Burnt out? Unmotivated? Perfectionism might be the problem! In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we talk with Shibani Joshi about the expectations that are put on women in the workplace, how to let go of perfectionism and how to speak up for ourselves. Shibani Joshi is an experienced journalist who has covered busi…

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157. Social Media and Teen Mental Health with Richard Capriola 46:42

2+ y ago46:42

46:42

Sixty percent of teen girls and forty percent of teen boys experience negative social comparison on Instagram. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we’ve invited Richard Capriola to talk about how social media is affecting teen mental health. You’ll learn shocking statistics on how teen mental health is evolving in the recent years. Pl…

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156. Mini Training: The 3 Phases of Mindfulness in the Classroom 40:20

2+ y ago40:20

40:20

If you’ve been curious about sharing mindfulness in your classroom… Or you would like to learn how to have more success with the practice than you have in the past… We’re here for you! In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we share a mini training about the 3 phases of mindfulness in the classroom. Specifically, we talk about how to use…

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155. Is Educalme the Right Mindfulness and SEL Program for Your School? 28:46

2+ y ago28:46

28:46

Is choosing the right resource for teaching mindfulness and social-emotional learning in your classroom stressing you out? With so many programs out there, it can be overwhelming to choose the best option for your goals. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we share the outcomes, benefits and evidence behind the Educalme social-emotion…

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154. Research & Evaluation Behind the Educalme Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning Program for Schools 22:56

3y ago22:56

22:56

Looking to implement a mindfulness and social-emotional learning program in your classroom, school or district? If so, it’s important to ensure that the program curriculum is backed by research and is evidence-based. This can be an overwhelming task as there are lots of programs to choose from. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we e…

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