Why Mindfulness and Wellbeing in the School Curriculum is a Sure-Fire Way to Ensure Student Success
Mindfulness is the state of being aware and present, improving focus and concentration, and thus enhancing wellbeing. The Australian Curriculum has responded to demands to promote wellbeing in schools for healthier, more mindful children and this is an excellent way to nurture students who will be resilient, focused, self-aware individuals. While teachers have always embedded […]
5 Tips To Kick Off A New Term With A Positive Mind
What does a new term actually mean to you? For a lot of us, a new term means new expectations, either from others or even from yourself. It can also mean new opportunities, to do things differently. A new term often comes with a sense of excitement but it could also come with a sense […]
Generosity: The Fourth Pillar of Wellbeing
Generosity is one of the easiest ways to develop your wellbeing and benefit your community. Sometimes, with just one generous thought or action, we can feel uplifted. Additionally, by making choices that benefit others instead of ourselves, we inspire those around us to act similarly. WHAT KIND OF COMMUNITY DO YOU WANT TO LIVE IN? […]
How To Prioritise Self-Care In The Holidays
The holiday period is approaching for most of us and it’s finally time to unwind and relax after this year’s hard work. We all know that having this time off is essential for us to implement positive self-awareness and self-care strategies. It allows us to reflect on our achievements of the year, as well as […]
How SEL Can Impact The Individual Student | Stories From The Classroom
Have you ever wondered what kind of impact social, emotional and physical learning could have on the lives of individual students? We called upon our teachers who work in the hundreds of schools that we partner with across Australia, to share some of their impactful stories from our in-school social, emotional and physical learning programs. Here’s […]
Implementing a Growth Mindset in Classrooms
Developing a growth mindset is one key aspect of metacognition: the understanding of one’s own ability to process thoughts. I’m sure we’ve all heard someone say; “I’ll never be an artist, I’m terrible at drawing…” and then watch them give up on their dreams. Then there’s always that one person who seems to be able to […]
How to Measure Wellbeing and SEL in Primary Schools
The ability to measure the results of social, emotional learning (SEL) programs has become a major obstacle in the adoption of SEL programs for many schools around the world. The New Vision For Education report from the World Economic Forum acknowledges this: “Lack of measurement emerged from our survey as one of the most important impediments to promoting SEL among […]
Taming Your Brain: Emotional Regulation Through Mindfulness
Research from Harvard suggests that mindfulness exercises such as meditation, breathing and relaxation can have significant physiological benefits such as decreased risk of hypertension and reduced inflammation. This study builds upon what we already know about mindfulness exercises and their impact on reducing stress and anxiety. For many, these benefits come as no huge surprise, however the hard part […]
Skills For 21st Century Learners & Why They’re Important
We see that trends in technology, education and the economy are moving towards automation. This change in the world of work means it is crucial to prepare younger generations now, and in the near future with the tools to thrive in an ever-changing world. One report published by Dell Technologies and authored by the Institute For […]
21st Century Learning Skills + Wellbeing: Educator Masterclass – Key Takeouts
It’s no secret that corporations and government organisations spend a lot of time and money on personal and interpersonal skill development for their employees, with evidence showing productivity increases, improved job satisfaction, wellbeing and overall working environment. These organisations are aware of the significant improvements possible for their employees and also their bottom line, but what about those […]