Funding for After School and Summer

When the US government made 89 million dollars of funding available for after school and summer programs for children to 161 community-based partners, they finally made it possible for educators to take action on a fact educators already knew but were without the means to support: children and families thrive when they have the continuous […]

SIIA Announces Innovation Showcase 2022 Finalists

WASHINGTON, DC  – The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) today announced the 10 finalists for this year’s Innovation Showcase highlighting up and coming Ed Tech companies and their products.  Winners of the “Most Likely to Succeed” and “Most Innovative” awards will be announced live during the CODiE Awards winner announcement ceremony on June 9, 2022. The finalists each receive three months […]

New SEL Teacher Preps Pre-K Students for Great Start in School

Brenda Engelman launches pilot of Mind Body Align at School’s social and emotional learning program yielding positive learning outcomes Mindfulness is the missing piece in the social and emotional learning programs in most schools. We bring this piece into the classrooms- first to the teachers using our professional development.” — Brenda Engelman MANSFIELD, OHIO, UNITED […]

In the News: Mind Body Align at School’s Pre-K Program Named Finalist for Global Innovation Award

New Early Childhood Education Program Preps Kids for Academic Readiness The Mind Body Align team works daily to improve the executive functioning skills for students and educators.” — Jennifer Blue MANSFIELD, OHIO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, March 30, 2022/EINPresswire.com/ — Mind Body Align was recently recognized by SIIA for its newly piloted pre-Kindergarten social and emotional learning program when […]

How to Practice Mindfulness with Pets

Who are your teachers? One of mine is Mavis, my one year old Australian Shepherd/Collie canine mix. At 35 pounds, and mostly hair, this wiley young pup teaches me the most about being in the moment, letting things go, and finding time to rest.    Mavis did not have an easy start in life. Found […]

Guided Mindfulness Practice: Focus on the Positive

Original airdate: November 3, 2021 Guide: Linda Opening Song: New York Riopy Connect In is a guided mindfulness practice that happens every Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. EST. This community event is virtual, free, and open to all levels of mindfulness practice. 15 minutes is all it takes to start your day with intention.  Connect In now! 

Guided Mindfulness Practice: Bee Breath

  Original airdate: October 27, 2021 Guide: Caryl Opening Song: Holocene by Acoustic Heartstrings Featured practice: Today’s practice is inspired by the phrase “resting my eyes.” Rest is revolutionary and necessary. By choosing rest, we choose the present moment. Mindfulness creates the pause, which is a space to look again, make choices, and experience more […]

Why Teachers Determine the Success of the SEL Program

Teacher stands with students demonstrating mindful practices

After decades of research, the evidence is clear: social emotional learning programs work. Students who learn social emotional skills perform better in school, sports, and in life. Social emotional learning is now a significant part of educating the whole child. Many school districts around the country are adopting curriculums to teach social emotional learning during […]

Audio Mindfulness Practice: Body Scan

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Original airdate: October 20, 2021 Guide: Linda Opening Song: My Universe by Coldplay Featured practice: The Body Scan is a foundational mindfulness practice to cultivate the ability to notice what is being experienced in your body. It is designed to help you develop mindful awareness of your felt body sensations.  If you adopt this practice you […]