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In this episode, we enjoyed talking to Kailey from The Balanced Educator Podcast. She is a breath of fresh air when it comes to learning and understanding the vital role that co-regulation plays in teaching and student learning. If you've ever wondered how to start effectively co-regulating with your students, you will want to listen to what Kailey has to share. We unpack:What does co-regulation mean in the context of teaching and learningHow does co-regulation differ from traditional classroom management models, and how does it foster a positive learning environment?Some specific co-regulation techniques for educators to tryCommon challenges teachers might encounter and how to overcome themHow teachers can gauge the effectiveness of their co-regulation efforts.Kailey will have you ready to take the journey with your students to begin daily self-care practises and learn concrete skills for emotional wellness and mental health.  If you know a teacher friend who is just as passionate about making co-regulation part of your daily routine and needs that nudge to get started, be sure to share this episode with them.You can access more teacher strategies, classroom inspiration and a wealth of resources by visiting our website  www.rainbowskycreations.com.Rainbows ahead,Ashleigh and AlishaResources mentioned in this episodeConnect with Kailey at @educalme or through their website www.educalme.com. If you're ready to support your students with co-regulation try educal for free here. APPLE PODCAST | SPOTIFYLet's hear from you! Text us!

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.

Welcome to this episode of the Stress Nanny podcast where child development expert Lindsay Miller shares fun, research-backed ways to teach kids mindfulness and emotional regulation.  In today's episode, Lindsay talks with educator and entrepreneur Kailey Lefko about Educalme, an easy-to-implement social and emotional learning program for teachers.To start off: Kailey's backgroundKailey is a teacher who quickly realized that mindfulness is the key to preventing burnout for teachers and simultaneously enhancing the learning environment for kids.The problem: Hurdles to getting mindfulness into schools.There are three main hurdles to creating more mindful school environments. Kailey goes through each one to help you understand the best ways to advocate for mindfulness education in your child's school.The program: How Educalme worksKailey shares the basics of Educalme and how it's a flexible solution that allows teachers and students to learn mindfulness together.The vision: How mindfulness changes the lives of kidsLindsay shares a story of advocacy and Kailey and Lindsay talk about why skills of mindfulness and emotional regulation are so important for today's kids. With stories about the impact of mindfulness, they share their conviction that more families and schools need mindfulness education.The action: Kailey's tips for communication.Kailey gives you specific phrasing and a specific webpage of resources to share with your child's school in an email to invite them to create a culture of mindfulness. In Conclusion:Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Stress Nanny podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate the podcast here, or review us on your favorite podcast platform. And don't forget to join us next time as we explore more ways to manage stress using the tools of mindfulness and emotional regulation.Kailey Lefko is a teacher, co-founder of Educalme, and co-host of The Balanced Educator Podcast. She provides educators with the tools they need to easily share mindfulness and social-emotional learning with their students so everyone can thrive in a calm and focused classroom environment. To visit the Educalme welcome page Kailey mentions in the podcast click here. To listen to the podcast episode where Kailey interviewed Lindsay click here.Lindsay Miller is a distinguished kids mindfulness coach, mindfulness educator and  host of The Stress Nanny Podcast. She is known for her suitcase tricks  and playful laugh. When she's not playing catch with her daughter or rollerblading on local trails with her husband, you can find her using  her 20+ years of child development study and mindfulness certification  to dream up new ways to get kids excited about deep breathing. Having  been featured on numerous podcasts, platforms and publications,  Lindsay's words of wisdom are high impact and leave a lasting impression  wherever she goes. ToLindsay Miller is a distinguished kids mindfulness coach, mindfulness educator and host of The Stress Nanny Podcast. She is known for her suitcase tricks and playful laugh. When she's not playing catch with her daughter or rollerblading on local trails with her husband, you can find her using her 20+ years of child development study and mindfulness certification to dream up new ways to get kids excited about deep breathing. Having been featured on numerous podcasts, platforms and publications, Lindsay's words of wisdom are high impact and leave a lasting impression wherever she goes. To sign up for Lindsay's "Calm & Collected" Newsletter click here.

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.

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.

On this episode, we build with Kailey Lefko. Kailey the co-founder of the evidence-based social-emotional learning and mindfulness program for schools, Educalme. Educalme was developed in response to the rise in anxiety, stress and burnout in the classroom for both students and teachers. Kailey teaches educators worldwide how to integrate mindfulness into their lives and classrooms through professional development workshops and The Balanced Educator Podcast. Kailey holds bachelor's degrees in science and education and is a Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor trained in vinyasa and yin yoga. She is a leader in teacher and student wellness and we get into a fun conversation on this episode on all things mindfulness, education and why we can't learn when we are mad. Enjoy!References:Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor FranklAtomic Habits - James ClearCalm App - Meditation App RecommendationYou can find out more about Kailey's work at Educalme by visiting a special page for Build with Clay listeners: educalme.com/welcome Listen to The Balanced Educators PodcastClay's Favorite Episode

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.

You have definitely heard or experienced yourself the benefits of mindfulness—better emotional regulation, more calm, and clearer thinking. So what about your kids? Many adults want to share mindfulness for kids but there are definitely some DOs and some DON'Ts. Hunter talks to Kailey Lefko is a teacher, co-founder of Educalme about how we should share mindfulness with kids. Watch this episode on the Mindful Mama Youtube channel! If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @mindfulmamamentor. Have you left a review yet? All you have to do is go to Apple Podcasts or  Stitcher (or wherever you listen), and thanks for your support of the show! Kailey Lefko is a teacher, co-founder of Educalme and co-host of The Balanced Educator Podcast. She helps educators create calm classrooms with Educalme's ready-to-use resources. Get Hunter's book, Raising Good Humans now! Click here to order and get book bonuses! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches smart, thoughtful parents on how to create calm and cooperation in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide. Be a part of the tribe—we're over 25 thousand strong! Join the Mindful Parenting membership. Take your learning further! Get my Top 2 Best Tools to Stop Yelling AND the Mindful Parenting Roadmap for FREE at: mindfulmamamentor.com/stopyelling/ Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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.

As a new teacher Kailey Leftko was grateful to find strategies for mindfulness, stress-relief, and emotional regulation for herself. And she quickly realized her students could benefit from them too. But it turns out that the methods for teaching mindfulness practices to children is not the same as for adults. Over a period of trial and error Kailey was able to find the best ways to bring these strategies to kids. Today on the podcast she is sharing tips for how to begin bringing mindfulness and other techniques for emotional-regulation into your child's life. Remember to pick up your free gifts from our podcast guests at http://www.blissfulparenting.com/toolbox (The Blissful Parent Toolbox. ) Kailey Lefko is a teacher, co-founder of https://www.educalme.com/ (Educalme) and co-host of The Balanced Educator Podcast. She has a B.Sc. (concentrations in Biology and Microbiology), B.Ed., and vinyasa and yin yoga teacher certifications. She has experience teaching in high school (Science, Biology and Psychology) and middle school (all subjects) in a French Immersion setting. Before becoming a teacher, she was a babysitter, a tutor, a volleyball coach, a camp counselor and an Educational Assistant. Now, she provides educators the tools they need to easily share mindfulness with their students so that everyone can thrive in a calm and focused classroom. Connect with Kailey Leftko: https://www.educalme.com/ (https://www.educalme.com/) Join us LIVE each week in our Facebook Group … https://www.facebook.com/groups/blissfulparenting (https://www.facebook.com/groups/blissfulparenting) Connect with Blissful Parenting: Free Workshop ► https://www.blissfulparentingworkshop.com (https://www.BlissfulParentingWorkshop.com)  Website ► http://www.theblissfulparent.com/ (http://www.TheBlissfulParent.com/)  Blog ► http://www.theblissfulparent.com/blog (http://www.TheBlissfulParent.com/blog)  Podcast ► http://www.theblissfulparent.com/podcast/ (http://www.TheBlissfulParent.com/podcast/)  Contact ►http://www.blissfulparenting.com/contact (http://www.BlissfulParenting.com/contact)  Follow Us On Social Media: Youtube ► https://www.youtube.com/theblissfulparent (https://www.youtube.com/theblissfulparent)   Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/theblissfulparent (https://www.facebook.com/theblissfulparent)   Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/theblissfulparent/ (https://www.instagram.com/theblissfulparent/)   Twitter ►https://twitter.com/blissfulparent (https://twitter.com/blissfulparent)   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe to the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.

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.

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.

Kailey is a teacher, a co-founder of the Educalme classroom mindfulness curriculum, and a co-host of The Balanced Educator Podcast. Kailey does a great job discussing mindfulness, the mind-body connection, and much more. I really enjoyed our talk. Go to educalme.com for a lot of outstanding mindfulness and social-emotional learning content. There is a free trial available that provides lifetime access to the first unit of the program, and there is always excellent advice and insight being shared on The Balanced Educator podcast.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited grade 5 French Immersion teacher Julia Carreiro onto the show. We talk about how Julia integrates social-emotional learning and mindfulness across the curriculum for a holistic approach to teaching. Julia gives concrete examples of cross curricular projects she's developed that integrate: English creative writing French […] The post 118. A Cross-curricular Approach to SEL and Mindfulness with Julia Carreiro appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast we've invited Krista Labossière to share about how she integrates mindfulness into her role as a student services teacher. Krista talks about her journey of integrating mindfulness into her life, her family life and her work with her colleagues and students. She explains how she built her […] The post 117. Kindful Moments with Student Services Teacher Krista Labossière appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited Thomas Flakenberg, Ph.D to share his research on well-being and well-becoming in schools. Thomas teaches the The Five Components of Well-Being and Well-Becoming. Furthermore, he explains how to use those components as a framework to ensure that our teaching and our school culture contributes to […] The post 116. Well-being and Well-Becoming: An Integrated Systems Approach for Education with Thomas Falkenberg, Ph.D appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited Educalme Classroom Teacher Brandi Raehal. Brandi shares how she adresses social-emotional learning and mindfulness in her grade 2 classroom. Brandi talks about how her daily routine supports student resilience and growth mindset, especially during the challenges of remote learning. She also shares how the online mindfulness […] The post 115. Building Student Resilience with Teacher Brandi Raehal appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we've invited Maria Costaki, teacher of 27 years, onto the show. Maria shares her reasons for implementing a social-emotional learning program with her students. Maria shares how she uses the resources in the Educalme Classroom program. She also explains what she does to create a safe and […] The post 114. Supporting Student Mental Health Through Mindfulness and SEL with teacher Maria Costaki appeared first on Educalme.

Being a first year teacher comes with many challenges. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're interviewing Amélie Bauch. Amélie is a first-year grade 2 French immersion teacher. We talk about what Amélie does in her classroom for social-emotional learning and what the routine is in her classroom. She shares the hurdles she's […] The post 112. Social-Emotional Learning and Classroom Management with Teacher Amélie Bauch appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, Carolina Smith from the LIA Project (Living in Alignment) and also a grade 1 teacher, hosts a meditation on gratitude. Carolina starts by talking about the importance of tending to our mental wellness as teachers and how it benefits our students as well. She then dives into […] The post 109. Wind Down with a Gratitude Meditation by teacher Carolina Smith from the Living in Alignment Project appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode, I chat with Kailey (co-founder of Educalme) about mindfulness and learning. Specifically, Kailey shares the motivation behind Educalme, how stress gets in the way of student learning, and how the Educalme mindfulness program benefits students (and teachers) in the classroom. To start your free trial, visit https://www.educalme.com/credibleteacher/. I've already done it myself and have used the audio to practice mindfulness with my own children while at home. It's easy and amazing!

It's been awhile since we've just chatted with you and let you know what we've been up to – That's exactly what we're up to this week on The Balanced Educator Podcast! We are simply updating you on what's been going on behind the scenes, some of the changes we're making to serve you better […] The post 101. What We've Been up to Lately appeared first on Educalme.

This week on The Balanced Educator Podcast and Blog, we're talking about why, based on psychology and biology, social-emotional learning is the foundation of a smooth-running classroom. We talk about Maslow's hierarchy of needs as it pertains to learning and we talk about the biology of stress and how it hinders learning from a physiological […] The post 96. Social-Emotional Learning is the Foundation of a Smooth-Running Classroom appeared first on Educalme.

When we get home, tired after a long day at work, deciding what to cook for supper can feel stressful! We've invited Shawna Lapointe, full-time teacher and mom of 4 from toobusylivin.com, onto The Balanced Educator Podcast & Blog to teach us all about meal planning so that we can simplify our evening routine and […] The post 91. Food, Family and Functioning in Everyday Life With Shawna Lapointe from Too Busy Livin' appeared first on Educalme.

Stress, anxiety and teacher burnout are a reality in today's schools. When teachers are struggling to manage their emotions, students are more likely to be dysregulated as well. We're always talking on The Balanced Educator Podcast and Blog about the importance for us teachers to care for ourselves first, to fill our cups first so […] The post 88. Using Wellness in the Classroom as a Vehicle for Social Change with Dr. Ilana Nankin from Breathe For Change appeared first on Educalme.

Do you want to feel calm and awesome right now? If so, scroll down and listen to this week's The Balanced Educator Podcast episode where we guide you through a growing roots guided mindfulness practice. The most calming and grounding mindfulness meditation practice ever! Also, we're taking a break from The Balanced Educator Podcast to […] The post 72. Free Guided Mindfulness Practice to Feel Calm Now appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're interviewing Rosetta Matthews to learn what essential oils are and how to use them in our lives. Rosetta Matthews is a Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CCRC), Human Ecologist (B.H.Ecol.) and a Certified AromaTouch Instructor.  As a Wellness Advocate (doTERRA) she has focused her career for the past […] The post TBE #061: Essential Oils 101 – What they are and how to use them appeared first on Educalme.

Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we are sharing 5 fun mindfulness activities you can do in your classroom: Five Finger Breathing, a visual way to breathe tracing your fingers as students inhale and exhale. Flower petal breathing, a printout where students trace the petals as they inhale and exhale. Mindful Eating, a script to […] The post TBE #060: 5 Fun Mindfulness Activities to Try in Your Classroom appeared first on Educalme.

Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're continuing our conversation with Nicola Harvey, author of Mindful Little Yogis. Nicola is an experienced and qualified Special Needs Educator, Therapist, and Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Practitioner. She has written articles for SEN Magazine, Twinkl Education Publishing, and Ambitious About Autism. Today, we focus on concrete and applicable […] The post TBE #059: Self-Regulation Tools to Empower Kids to Breathe and Relax with Nicola Harvey, Part 2 appeared first on Educalme.

Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're interviewing Nicola Harvey, author of Mindful Little Yogis. Nicola is an experienced and qualified Special Needs Educator, Therapist, and Children's Yoga and Mindfulness Practitioner. She has written articles for SEN Magazine, Twinkl Education Publishing, and Ambitious About Autism. Nicola talks about how mindfulness leads to self-regulation and what […] The post TBE #058: Self-Regulation Tools to Empower Kids to Breathe and Relax with Nicola Harvey, Part 1 appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast we explain how to start applying the Law of Attraction to your life. We explain that the Law of Attraction acts on emotions more than thoughts. We teach how to start making the Law of Attraction and confirmation bias work for you in three steps. Step 1: […] The post TBE #057: How to Apply the Law of Attraction and Confirmation Bias to Improve Your Life appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast we break down the law of attraction and explain it from a scientific standpoint. We explain the basics of the law of attraction as Abraham Hicks teaches it. Then, we explain how we can take a psychological point of view by looking at this same phenomenon through […] The post TBE #056: The Law of Attraction and Confirmation Bias appeared first on Educalme.

Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're talking with Jen Kreitz, a K-4 resource teacher and also an Educalme ambassador. Jen talks about how her Masters of Education and where she started and how it involved into a focus in Special Education. We chat about the importance of focusing on the social-emotional needs of our […] The post TBE #055: Focusing on Student Needs before Academics with Jen Kreitz appeared first on Educalme.

Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, Kailey is explaining beliefs. She explains how our beliefs are created when we're children, how our beliefs affect us as adults and how to recognize when a belief isn't serving us. Then, Kailey explains how we can change our beliefs using her top four favourite methods. Show notes Educalme […] The post TBE #054: Understanding Beliefs and how to Change them appeared first on Educalme.

Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're having Melissa Russell from Simple Lionheart Life on a second time, but this time, we're talking about mindful parenting. Melissa writes about creating a simpler, more intentional life by decluttering and embracing minimalism at Simple Lionheart Life. Minimalism and simplifying have had such a positive impact on Melissa's […] The post TBE #053: Coping with Anxiety as a Family with Melissa Russell appeared first on Educalme.

Today on the Balanced Educator Podcast, we're sharing 5 simple and quick things you can do when you're feeling anxious to help you get back to feeling calm. The strategies that we explain are : Belly breathing – Place both hands on your belly and feel it fill up like a balloon as you inhale […] The post TBE #052: 5 Things you can do when you're Feeling Anxious appeared first on Educalme.

Today on the Balanced Educator Podcast, we're doing something a little different, we're answering the questions you've been asking us in the past few months! In this Q&A episode, we answer your questions about: Motivating students to want to learn Using reward systems in the classroom Handling being around negative people and what to do […] The post TBE #051: Q&A – On Intrinsic Motivation and Handling Others' Negativity appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're interviewing Tamara Hackett, the owner of Sweet Clover Studios and the author & illustrator of the children's books Mindful ABCs and Mindful 1,2,3. Tamara Hackett is a mindfulness-based Children's author/illustrator and designer of creative and purposeful materials for all ages. Tamara aims to create moments of […] The post TBE #050: Equanimity, Self-Compassion and Mindfulness with Tamara Hackett appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're chatting about what we learned in 2018 and what we're looking forward to in 2019! We share our gratitude for 2018… Mostly, we are SO GRATEFUL for you, our audience!! We talk about the growth in ourselves and in our business and how important it was for […] The post TBE #049: Using the Past to Inform the Future – Reflecting on 2018! appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're interviewing Charlotte Jackson, a special education teacher and the author of the children's book, Finnigan's Bliss. Charlotte Jackson is a special education teacher and mindfulness educator in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is committed to teaching children how to live heartfully (with a loving heart) and mindfully (with […] The post TBE #048: A Little Story about Heartfulness and Mindfulness with Charlotte Jackson appeared first on Educalme.

In this bonus episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're sharing our popular online workshop Educators: Learn how to reduce the feeling of overwhelm today. Feel calmer and more balanced with this strategy. You'll learn: What really causes overwhelm How overwhelm works biologically in our bodies How to use our powerful mindful three strategy to […] The post Bonus – Learn how to reduce overwhelm today! Feel calmer and more balanced with this mindfulness strategy. appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we share our top 5 ways to stop bringing work home. We talk about how when we bring less work home, it can truly benefit both us as teachers and our students. We share about how when we stopped bringing work home, we since feel less guilt […] The post TBE #037: Our Top 5 Ways to Stop Bringing Work Home appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we talk about growth mindset. Kailey explains the science behind growth mindset. She explains what is happening in our brain when we are learning something new. Kailey explains the difference between the conscious and the unconscious mind. Kailey and Josianne chat about why it's so hard to […] The post TBE #036: How to Embrace a Growth Mindset appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we interview Sam Squire on how to prepare kids for jobs that don't exist yet. Sam Squire is a yoga teacher and meditation guide currently living in Vancouver, BC. After high school, she went right into pre-pharmacy at the University of Winnipeg only to discover a more […] The post TBE #035: Preparing Kids for Jobs that don't Exist yet with Sam Squire appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we explain the difference between a formal mindfulness practice and an informal mindfulness practice. We have a program called Educalme Classroom that teaches you and your students the formal mindfulness practice. You can learn about our program here. Then, we give 10 ways that you can infuse […] The post TBE #034: 10 Ways to Infuse Mindfulness into the School Day appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, Kailey interviews Josianne about how she's implementing the 5 steps to starting a mindfulness practice in her grade 5/6 classroom. Josianne shares how she talked to her administrators about mindfulness and how she communicated with parents. She explains how scheduled mindfulness into the school day and what […] The post TBE #033: 5 Steps to Introducing Mindfulness in the Classroom with Josianne Barnabé appeared first on Educalme.

In this week's episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're talking to Danielle Lefko about how she taught mindfulness in her kindergarten class last year and about how she plans to use Educalme Classroom in her new classroom this year with her grade 8 students. Danielle talks about how she used Introduction to Mindfulness in […] The post TBE #032: Mindfulness in the Classroom with Danielle Lefko appeared first on Educalme.

In this week's The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're talking about how to have an intentional start to the school year. It's really important to ask ourselves what impact we want to have to help us choose some concrete goals for the school year. We walk you through how we did the goal-setting process in our […] The post TBE #031: How to have an Intentional Start to the School Year appeared first on Educalme.

In this week's The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're talking about a BIG topic in education – Classroom Management. We're redefining this term and challenging you to take on a different perspective on classroom management. We ask ourselves, instead of managing our students and our classroom, what if we taught them how to self-regulate and supported […] The post TBE #030: Mindful Classroom Management appeared first on Educalme.

In this week's The Balanced Educator Podcast, we talk about time perception and how we feel about the word “busy“. We all have 24 hours in the day, and it's up to us to choose how to use this time. When we say we're too busy to do something we'd like to do, we need […] The post TBE #029: Time Perception and the Word “Busy” appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast we are finally announcing our 4-week personal development course for educators that we will be teaching on Mondays and Thursdays from July 31 to August 23 2018: Educalme Teacher: Gain mindful tools and habits that will help you prevent burnout, gain a better work-life balance and feel […] The post TBE #025: EDUCALME TEACHER: Why we created this summer course and who it's ideal for. Registration is open! appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we share why it's so important to take good care of ourselves as teachers! We chat about why educators should stop feeling guilty about taking time out of their day for self-care. We elaborate on 5 ways self-care makes you a better teacher: 1 – You'll feel […] The post TBE #024: 5 Ways Self-Care Makes you a Better Teacher appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we are sharing strategies that we've learned to ditch the feeling of overwhelm. We talk about how we're the ones creating the feeling of overwhelm in ourselves and we share a tool with you that we use to help ourselves feel more calm and balanced. We chat […] The post TBE #023: How to Ditch the Feeling of Overwhelm appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're continuing our interview with Keith Macpherson. Keith is a mindfulness trainer, life coach and author of the new book, Making Sense of Mindfulness. Through his work in the field of mindfulness, Keith has created a five principal framework to assist the masses in comprehending the buzzword […] The post TBE #022: Making Sense of Mindfulness with Keith Macpherson Part 2 appeared first on Educalme.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're interviewing Keith Macpherson. Keith is a mindfulness trainer, life coach and author of the new book, Making Sense of Mindfulness. Through his work in the field of mindfulness, Keith has created a five principal framework to assist the masses in comprehending the buzzword “mindfulness” and integrate […] The post TBE #021: Making Sense of Mindfulness with Keith Macpherson Part 1 appeared first on Educalme.

In this week's episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're reflecting on some of the things we've observed and learned this year while working in many schools in many different school divisions. We talk about the one common thread between all of the schools with the most positive atmosphere and the happiest students and teachers. […] The post TBE #020: What We've Learned From Working in Multiple Schools This Year appeared first on Educalme.

Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we interview an amazing graphic designer and the creator of our logo, Sara Barnabe, on living simply, slowly and mindfully. She talks about how she lives a busy life, working full time and doing graphic design and content creation on the side and how she finds balance in it […] The post TBE #016: Simplifying with Graphic Designer Sara Barnabé appeared first on Educalme.

Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're bringing back Janelle Laflèche, a grade 2 teacher that teaches in a French school! Janelle has been using École Educalme (Educalme Classroom in French) in her classroom since September 2017. Janelle talks about how she implemented École Educalme in her classroom and how easy it was to start […] The post TBE #014: What is Educalme Classroom? appeared first on Educalme.

In this week's episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're talking about how reality isn't real. Our thoughts create our emotions. That means that our thoughts about anything we experience dictates whether that experience feels good or bad for us. Two people can go to the same movie. One may like the movie and the […] The post TBE #011: Why reality isn't real appeared first on Educalme.

In today's episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we talk about how to make time for mindfulness even when you think you don't have a second to spare in your day. We are sharing some mindset shifts you can try out to help make mindfulness a daily habit. We talk about how habits are formed […] The post TBE #008: How to practice mindfulness when you don't have time appeared first on Educalme.

In today's episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're talking about how to start a formal mindfulness practice with the kiddos in our lives and how to infuse mindfulness authentically into our day with our kiddos. We share the logistics of how we practiced mindfulness with our students in our classrooms and we bring up […] The post TBE #007: The Mindfulness Experiment, Part 2 appeared first on Educalme.

Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're sharing why we decided to leave our classrooms and support other educators by creating mindfulness curriculum for the classroom. We talk about some of the practices we implemented in our own lives and then in our classrooms. We discuss the transformations we saw in our students and why […] The post TBE #002: Educalme's Story appeared first on Educalme.

Today on The Balanced Educator Podcast, we're sharing our story and what brought us to starting Educalme. We talk about the struggles we faced early in our careers as educators and what we learned from them. We discuss how our drive to be amazing teachers and our perfectionism led us to feeling overwhelmed and burned […] The post TBE #001: Welcome to The Balanced Educator Podcast – Meet Your Hosts! appeared first on Educalme.