The Balanced Educator Podcast: Education | Mindfulness | Growth Mindset

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 […] The post 10 Short Mindfulness Winter Activities for All Grades appeared first on Educalme.

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 […] The post 168. How to Help Your Students Self-Regulate with Mindful Coloring appeared first on Educalme.

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 […] The post 5 Habits of the Least Stressed & Most Empowered Educators with Grace Stevens appeared first on Educalme.

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 […] The post 166. Focus Teaching Strategies for Distracted Students appeared first on Educalme.

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 […] The post Nurturing Resilience: Exploring Child Stress with Lindsay Miller from The Stress Nanny appeared first on Educalme.

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 […] The post 164. Emotion is ME and WE. Interpersonal Neurobiology in the Classroom appeared first on Educalme.

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 […] The post 163. A Calm Classroom Mindfulness Activity for Self-Regulation appeared first on Educalme.

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)? […] The post 162. Six No Prep Breathing Exercises: Make Classroom Management Easier appeared first on Educalme.

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, […] The post 161. A “Tech-Intentional” Approach in the Classroom with Emily Cherkin appeared first on Educalme.

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 […] The post 160. The Best Picture Books for Social-Emotional Learning and How to Use Them in Your Classroom with Andrea Burns appeared first on Educalme.

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 […] The post 159. Mindful Nature Activities for the Classroom with Sandi Schwartz from the Ecohappiness Project appeared first on Educalme.

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 […] The post 158. Letting go of Perfection with Shibani Joshi appeared first on Educalme.

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 […] The post 157. Social Media and Teen Mental Health with Richard Capriola appeared first on Educalme.

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… […] The post 156. Mini Training: The 3 Phases of Mindfulness in the Classroom appeared first on Educalme.

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 […] The post 155. Is Educalme the Right Mindfulness and SEL Program for Your School? appeared first on Educalme.

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, […] The post 154. Research & Evaluation Behind the Educalme Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning Program for Schools appeared first on Educalme.

With screen time doubled via online learning, now more than ever critical thinking skills specific to media and devices are a necessity to help kids navigate the ever-changing influences of the digital landscape. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited Amy Jussel to teach us how to integrate media literacy, mindfulness and […] The post 153. Mindful Media Literacy with Amy Jussel appeared first on Educalme.

Starting a mindfulness practice can feel overwhelming when there are so many resources to choose from. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we share a beginner mindfulness practice. One that you can listen to over and over to start, reinvigorate or deepen your mindfulness practice. We also talk about how you can use […] The post 152. Beginner Mindfulness Exercise for Teachers & How to Use it with Kids appeared first on Educalme.

What do teachers need to know about adolescent substance abuse today? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited Richard Capriola, a mental health and addictions counselor and the author of The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse, to share his expertise on adolescent mental health and substance abuse. In […] The post 151. What Teachers Need to Know About Adolescent Substance Abuse with Richard Capriola appeared first on Educalme.

Are your students struggling to self-regulate? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast we explain why you will have more success is you focus on co-regulation first. You will learn concrete ways to co-regulate with your students in the classroom so that everyone can benefit from emotional regulation and be ready for effective teaching […] The post 150. Co-Regulation Before Self-Regulation appeared first on Educalme.

Are you feeling overworked, stressed or like you never have time to complete your to-do list? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, Dan Jackson, educator and author of the book Work Less, Teach More, shares strategies from his book. Strategies that will help you better manage your time so you be an effective […] The post 149. Work Less, Teach More: How to be an Effective Teacher and Live a Life you Love with Dan Jackson appeared first on Educalme.

Isn't it frustrating when a student doesn't engage in classroom learning experiences? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we share our tried and true methods for increasing student engagement in any classroom activity, but especially with mindfulness and social-emotional learning. You'll leave this episode with concrete strategies that you can start using right […] The post 148. How to Increase Student Engagement in Learning appeared first on Educalme.

Are you like us, always looking for social-emotional learning and self-regulation strategies to add to your teacher toolbox? In today's episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we share an awesome no prep mindfulness activity for your toolbox! An all around feel-good activity, and a student favourite, too! It's called A Memory That Brings Me Joy. […] The post 147. A No Prep Classroom Calming Strategy: A Joyful Memory appeared first on Educalme.

When you're tired, you need some no-prep activities that you can do on the spot, with short notice and next to no supplies, that can fill time while still being enriching for you and your students. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're sharing our go-to no-prep social-emotional learning and mindfulness activities that […] The post 146. 5 No Prep SEL Activities for the Tired Teacher appeared first on Educalme.

Do your students hand assignments in late? Do they feel stressed about completing their tasks on time? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we share the exact strategy we teach high school and university students to help them reduce stress and overwhelm and better manage their time all while prioritizing their wellbeing. LISTEN […] The post 145. Teach Your Students to Manage Their Time – A Step-by-Step Strategy appeared first on Educalme.

Do you feel like you're pulled in so many directions as a teacher? That at any given moment that you can never complete the tasks you planned to do, then have to catch up before and after school? No More! Learn a highly effective strategy to keep you on track! Plus, find more work-life balance […] The post 144. Your Ideal Week: Teacher Productivity Hacks appeared first on Educalme.

How can we talk to kids about complex social justice issues in an age-appropriate way… And without watering down the realities of the issues? Oftentimes, kids have no issue understanding and being comfortable with these concepts. It's often adults who need help to facilitate conversations. So how can adults get to the point where they […] The post 143. How to Talk to Kids About Complex Social Justice Issues with Shelby Kretz from Little Justice Leaders appeared first on Educalme.

The biggest hurdle to starting a mindfulness practice in your classroom is often the fear of the first lesson. How do you introduce mindfulness to your students so that they will be on board and understand the benefits of this practice? We've decided to completely remove this barrier for you by creating an introduction to […] The post 142. Free Lesson! Intro to Mindfulness for Middle and High School appeared first on Educalme.

The biggest hurdle to starting a mindfulness practice in your classroom is often the fear of the first lesson. How do you introduce mindfulness to your students so that they will be on board and understand the benefits of this practice? We've decided to completely remove this barrier for you by creating an introduction to […] The post 141. Free Lesson! Introduction to Mindfulness for Primary Students appeared first on Educalme.

As teachers, we want to create a safe space for our students where they feel comfortable being themselves and advocating for their needs. So, we do our best to treat our students with kindness and compassion. However, conflicts between our students, or worse, bullying can create a classroom atmosphere that goes against our values. But […] The post 140. How to Teach Kindness & Compassion appeared first on Educalme.

Today we're diving into part 2 of this topic on The Balanced Educator Podcast, all about how to teach self-regulation in the classroom! Last episode, we talked about how to teach for self-awareness and self-regulation, which, in turn, makes classroom management easier and allows us to be more productive in the classroom. If you haven't […] The post 139. How to Teach Self-Regulation (Part 2) appeared first on Educalme.

Teaching self-regulation to our students allows them to manage their emotions and behaviours independently. In turn, this makes classroom management easier and allows us to be more productive in the classroom. But, teaching self-regulation can feel daunting! There's so much information out there and lots of different advice on how to do it… It's difficult […] The post 138. How to Teach Self-Regulation (Part 1) appeared first on Educalme.

What can we do as teachers to help our students gain self-confidence? Where do we start? In this episode of the Balanced Educator Podcast, we're sharing a step-by-step approach on how to teach self-confidence in the classroom. First, we break down how we incorporate positive self-talk practices in elementary school, middle school and high school. […] The post 137. How to Build Student Self-Confidence appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're talking about how using mindful movement in the classroom helps students manage their emotions and be ready for calm and focused learning. We talk about why movement breaks are effective and how to incorporate them into your classroom routine to support learning and simplify classroom management. […] The post 136. The Why & How of Mindful Movement in the Classroom appeared first on Educalme.

Talking about racism can feel scary. Especially when we don't want to offend or say the wrong thing. However, this fear can hold us back from learning how to support all of our students in their unique needs. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited Noreen Sibanda, a Provisional Psychologist, to teach […] The post 135. How to Create a Safe Space Where Kids From all Cultures Feel Valued with Noreen Sibanda appeared first on Educalme.

Supporting struggling learners can be a challenge when we don't know the root of the problem or which strategies to employ. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited educational therapists Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts from Learn Smarter, the Educational Therapy Podcast to teach us about how educational therapists support learners, teachers […] The post 134. Executive Functioning and Motivation with Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts from Learn Smarter the Educational Therapy Podcast appeared first on Educalme.

When times are challenging, we need the wisdom and love of a grandmother to soothe us, teach us, and refill our tank. That's why we've invited Grandmother Pahan onto The Balanced Educator Podcast today. Pahan Pte San Win shares her story about working with incarcerated youth. She shares what she learned and the relationships she […] The post 133. Grandmother Pahan Pte San Win on Building Relationships with Children appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of the Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited Erith Thompson to share how she uses Educalme Classroom, our social-emotional learning and mindfulness program, with her grade 6 team. Erith shares why she started using Educalme Classroom with her students and what resources she found really useful when she was getting started. Then, she […] The post 132. Integrating Mindfulness at a School Level with Erith Thompson appeared first on Educalme.

How do we teach our students to be grateful? Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're discussing concrete ways to explore gratitude in the classroom! We share an awesome letter of gratitude project that teachers can do with their students right away. This interdisciplinary classroom activity will help students understand the power of gratitude and […] The post 131. A Letter of Gratitude Lesson Plan appeared first on Educalme.

Trauma can negatively affect a student's ability to learn and there might be more students in your classroom that have experienced trauma than you think. Creating a trauma sensitive classroom supports all learners and equips students with skills that will support them in coping with difficult experiences that they might face in their future. In […] The post 130. How to Create a Trauma Sensitive Classroom with Kimberly Mackey appeared first on Educalme.

Have you ever reacted to your child's or student's behaviour in the heat of the moment then wished you would have handled the situation differently? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're interviewing Hunter Clarke-Fields, host of The Mindful Mama Podcast and author of the book Raising Good Humans about mindful parenting. Hunter […] The post 129. Raising Good Humans with The Mindful Mama – Hunter Clarke-Fields appeared first on Educalme.

This year, everyone has been telling teachers to practice self-care. But, when do we find the time? Self-care doesn't have to be restricted to outside of your workday and doesn't have to be an added task on your to-do list. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we'll teach you how to integrate self-care […] The post 128. Teacher AND Student Wellbeing appeared first on Educalme.

How can you practice mindfulness in the classroom with success? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're sharing the 4 do's and don'ts for teaching mindfulness in the classroom so that you can avoid making the same mistakes we did early on in our careers. When you follow the tips we share in […] The post 127. The Do's and the Don'ts of Mindfulness in the Classroom appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode, Kailey shares how she teaches mindfulness and social-emotional learning in her high school classroom. She explains how she introduced mindfulness to her students at the beginning of the semester, how she created a social-emotional learning routine and how her students reacted to this daily mindfulness practice. Kailey addresses common worries about teaching […] The post 126. Social-Emotional Learning in High School appeared first on Educalme.

If you have students in the classroom displaying problem behaviours, having more fun might be the solution! In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited behaviour specialist Dr. Marcie Beigel, onto the show to teach us how having more fun in the classroom can help students manage their behaviours. We talk about how […] The post 125. Have More Fun, Reduce Behaviour Problems with Dr. Marcie Beigel appeared first on Educalme.

How do we help students go from I can't to I can? Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we are sharing practical and applicable lessons, activities and projects you can do in your classroom to teach your students about growth mindset and how to adopt this mindset, which we believe is extra important now with […] The post 124. An Interdisciplinary Growth Mindset Lesson and Project appeared first on Educalme.

As a teacher, taking time for self-care can feel impossible. So we're sharing a quick and easy set of strategies that you could use before, during or after your workday to de-stress in 5 minutes or less. LISTEN TO THE SHOW Subscribe to The Balanced Educator Podcast so you don't miss our upcoming episodes: iTunes […] The post 123. Self-Care Teacher Toolkit: De-Stress in 5 Minutes or Less appeared first on Educalme.

With so much talk about the climate crisis, you might be wondering what you can do in your personal life and in your classroom to care for the environment. We've invited Heidi Rose from zerowasteclassroom.org to teach us about the zero-waste movement and how we can make changes at home and in our classrooms to […] The post 122. The Zero-Waste Classroom with Heidi Rose appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast we explain how to teach students about emotions. Then, we share breathing strategies that you can easily teach to your students to help them manage their emotions. LISTEN TO THE SHOW Subscribe to The Balanced Educator Podcast so you don't miss our upcoming episodes: iTunes | Spotify […] The post 121. How to Teach Emotional Regulation to Students appeared first on Educalme.

Money can bring joy or cause stress! Our finances are tied to our emotional and physical wellbeing. Yet, many of us didn't learn much about personal finance in school. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited Andrea Ferrero of Pockets of Change to share how we can help our students build financial […] The post 120. Teaching about Financial Wellbeing with Andrea Ferrero of Pockets Change appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast we're explaining the biology of how we experience our 5 senses. We talk about how our brain processes our senses and how we interpret what we see, hear, feel, taste and touch. We explain how our 5 senses can help us to stay present and be mindful. […] The post 119. The Biology of the Five Senses appeared first on Educalme.