An easy way to celebrate progress, practice gratitude, and build confidence. As educators, we are often focused on what’s next. The next lesson, the next challenge, the next student who needs support. But how often do we pause to recognize what we have already accomplished? A recent TIME article, Why You Should Start a Brag […]
Why perseverance, self-regulation, and connection belong together in the classroom At Yoga 4 Classrooms, we have been longtime fans of psychologist and researcher Angela Duckworth, whose groundbreaking work on grit, perseverance, and self-control has helped shape conversations about student success. Her research reminds us that achievement is not just about intelligence or talent. It is […]
Why mindfulness and self-regulation matter in an AI-powered classroom Artificial intelligence is changing how students learn. With just a few clicks, students can generate essays, solve problems, and find answers to complex questions. But as technology becomes increasingly capable of doing the thinking for us, an important question emerges: Are we helping students develop the skills […]
We spend a lot of time talking about student well-being—and for good reason. But new research offers an important reminder: The well-being of the adults in the room matters, too. A recent study published in the Journal of Educational Psychology examined 679 mathematics teachers and more than 17,500 students across eight countries. Researchers wanted to […]
Mindful Moments can be a simple, practical way to support student self-regulation, focus, and emotional awareness—but educators often have questions about how to make them work in real school settings. In the videos linked below, Yoga 4 Classrooms owner and former school counselor Sarah Kirk, Ph.D., answers three FAQs we hear often: Do educators need […]
Let’s hear from Lucia Lauria, 6th grade teacher in Long Island, New York. Lucia has over 25 years of experience in elementary and middle school settings. Additionally, she is a certified yoga instructor and uniquely integrates wellness with academics. She practices yoga in her daily life, recognizes its immense value, and is passionate about sharing […]
Mindful Moments are one of the simplest ways to help students build self-regulation, focus, and emotional awareness, yet a few common misconceptions can keep educators from getting started. In the videos linked below, Yoga 4 Classrooms owner and former school counselor Sarah Kirk, Ph.D., addresses three of the questions she hears most often: from what […]
Did you know you can use DonorsChoose to bring Yoga 4 Classrooms training and resources to your students? DonorsChoose is a nonprofit crowdfunding platform that allows public school educators (any educators— not just teachers!) to request materials, supplies, and professional learning experiences for their classrooms. Educators create a project describing what they need, and donors […]
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open and highlighted by The New York Times found a dramatic increase in children’s mental health concerns over the past decade. Researchers examining insurance claims for 1.8 million children discovered that pediatric mental health visits rose from 5.7% in 2014 to 9.7% in 2023—with anxiety increasing by more […]
In an increasingly digital world, the gap between children and the natural environment is widening. Yet, we are at a critical juncture where the health of our planet depends on the empathy of the next generation. As educators and parents, we often ask: How do we teach a five-year-old about the Amazon rainforest without overwhelming […]
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