Parents and educators are increasingly asking an important question: When is the right time for a child to have a smartphone? New research suggests that delaying access to a smartphone could support well-being. A recent large-scale study published in Pediatrics followed more than 10,000 children across the U.S. and found that children who had smartphones by age 12 were at […]
Supporting students day after day requires energy, presence, and care- for others and for yourself. Self-care for educators is not about adding more to your to-do list; it is about noticing what supports your well-being and choosing small, sustainable practices that help you stay grounded. Self-care is often misunderstood in education and framed as something […]
Greetings Yoga 4 Classrooms Community! As we step into a new year, it is the perfect time to pause, reset, and support the well-being of both ourselves and our students. At Yoga 4 Classrooms, we know that January can bring a mix of fresh starts, high expectations, and lingering stress. That is why we are excited […]
Let’s hear from Lesley Ford, a former educator with over 20 years of experience, including serving as a classroom teacher, mentor teacher, reading interventionist/specialist, instructional coach, educational consultant, and assistant principal. Lesley is now a Clinical Assistant Professor at Arizona State University. Lesley’s mission is to equip educators with research-based, practical strategies to help every […]
Allison Rosemond is an inspiring Middle School Counselor in South Carolina. Previously, Allison has shared about the ways she incorporates wellness activities into her daily interactions with students and how she addresses barriers. Because of the power of mindfulness, Allison continues to find innovative ways to utilize Yoga 4 Classrooms to make yoga and mindfulness […]
Meet Kari Heil! Kari is a 2nd grade teacher in Wausau, Wisconsin, where she also serves as “Teacher in Charge” and a Mentor Teacher. With 25 years of experience teaching kindergarten, first, and second grade, she is passionate about helping all students and staff integrate self-regulation into the school day so they can be their […]
Let’s hear from Heather Kennedy, a K–4 Health & Wellness Teacher at Pond Cove School in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. With a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, a Master’s in Health Education, and certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Heather is dedicated to fostering the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of […]
Meet Floretta! Floretta is a certified educator with ten years of experience, specializing in early childhood education. With over 25 years of dedication to yoga and meditation, she integrates these practices into her daily classroom routine to foster emotional well-being and self-awareness in young learners. She believes that even brief moments of stillness can empower […]
Let’s hear from Sarah Strong, a 6th-year teacher in the Northern Virginia area. She graduated from UVA in 2020 with her B.S.Ed. in Youth and Social Innovation and her M.T. in Elementary Education. While at UVA, Sarah became a RYT-200 Yoga Instructor and quickly became enamored with the integration of yoga in elementary school classrooms. She […]
Come on dowwwwn! 🎉 Sarah Kirk, the owner of Yoga 4 Classrooms, recently had an unforgettable experience as she joined an amazing group of women business owners from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) for a taping of the legendary game show The Price is Right! Surrounded by the energy and excitement of the […]
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