In this episode, I discuss reasons why you need to get on the Easel by TPT bandwagon. It will transform your TPT Store and business. I also discuss the positive and negative impacts of returning to a 4 day a week hybrid model. https://www.easelbytpt.com/?utm_source=tpt-header-nav https://easel.teacherspayteachers.com/login?path=/?h_anon_id=7266144377738431 Check out my new website www.themindfulteacherk-12.com and follow me on Instagram @themindfulteacherk12. If you want to get onto the next show send me your comments @ www.mindfulteacherk12.com 

In this episode, I discuss how we need to focus on positive intentions in our world. Instead of focusing on the negative, we need to focus on the positive and assume everyone has a positive intention. I start this episode off with a quote from Buddha, "holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else: you are the one who gets burned." I also discuss 2021 Vision Boards using the Google App, Jamboard. Finally, I discuss the positive outcomes that these last 9 months have had on students and educators across the country. Make sure to follow my Instagram @themindfulteacherk12 and email me with any questions or comments (I will play them during the next episode) [email protected] and make sure to check out my website www.themindfulteacherk-12.com to follow and subscribe to my blog, themindfulteacherk12.blog

Are you craving consistency in your classroom, school, or life? If so this episode is for you. I discuss in this episode, the ways in which educators can focus on the positives of remote/hybrid learning. Educators you are not alone! Everyone is feeling incredible stress this year. In this episode, I invite all educators to come onto my podcast and share their stories. During these crazy times, we need to hear what others are going through and how they are working through all the nightmares that have come up this school year. If you want to be a guest on my podcast, please reach out to me ASAP @ [email protected]. Follow me on Instagram @themindfulteacherk12, or follow my Facebook Page The Mindful Teacher K-12 or go to my website. www.themindfulteacherk-12.com. If you are interested in the planner/journal I was talking about from Danielle LaPorte go here: https://www.thedesiremap.com/planners. Thanks for listening make sure to leave a review. 

In this episode I touch upon the positive outcomes and unintended consequences of remote learning for teachers and students. They are all positive and I invite you to listen about how you can take away some very positive experiences during these unprecedented times. I have kept it short his week because we (teachers) are all overwhelmed teaching from a laptop computer. Later this week, I will be posting a blog post to accompany this podcast episode. You can follow my blogs at www.themindfulteacherk-12.com  and follow me on Instagram @themindfulteacherk-12 and visit my Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/themindfulteacherk12/ and as always stay happy, healthy, and safe. Namaste, April 

In this episode I give educators 5 simple but essential tips to staying sane and persevering during remote learning. These 5 essential tips can be easily adapted and incorporated into your daily routine so that you are successful and productive during these unprecedented times. Here is the link to the blog post. http://themindfulteacherk-12.com/5-essential-tips-for-staying-sane-during-remote-learning/

This episode discusses ways teacher can tap into their grit to persevere during times of crisis or difficulty. I mention Tony Robbins and Rachel Hollis' book, Girl Wash Your Face as an inspiration and reminder that we are strong and we can get through the tough times because we are teachers of the 21st century and that means we are essentially Superheroes! This is an episode you don't want to miss! Check out Girl Wash Your Face here https://tinyurl.com/trugcsw  and for more information on Rachel Hollis click here https://thehollisco.com/ and if you are interested in checking out Tony Robbins click here https://www.tonyrobbins.com/improve-life/ and make sure to check out my new website @ www.themindfulteacherk-12.com

In this episode I talk about how dramatically reorganizing your classroom can be life changing for you and your students. I reference The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. Check out more on my website at www.themindfulteacherk-12.com 

In this episode I discuss how to rest and reset after the turmoil of October. Since October is the toughest month in teaching (besides Feb.) it is important to have easy ways to quickly rest and reset the mindset. I also discuss 5 easy ways to build a mindful classroom culture.  Go to www.themindfulteacherk12.com to check out all my previous episodes. 

In this episode, I talk about how October is one of the most difficult months for teachers. Using The Onward Workbook: Daily Activities to Cultivate Your Emotional Resilience and Thrive By Elana Aguilar I discuss the Right Here, Right Now Strategy. This easy to use strategy help to bring presence and mindfulness into your daily life both inside and outside of the classroom. Tune in to hear more.  To find out more about Elana Aguilar and her newest book click here: https://brightmorningteam.com/ check out my new website right now: http://themindfulteacherk-12.com/ sign up to receive a free download of my Brain Breaks slide deck.