Blog: Step-By-Step Tips for Implementation
Follow teachers’ journeys as they integrate mindfulness, movement and social-emotional learning into their work with students.
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Creating an Interactive Mindful Space
As a mental health therapist, it is important to create an…
October 21, 2020/by Katie Mac Jurado
Join us for Foundation Training
Are you feeling the struggle each day to keep your head above…
September 30, 2020/by Stephanie Kennelly
Fear into Courage
How can you turn fear to courage?
As we transition back to school,…
September 16, 2020/by Chrissy MignognaAs we transition back to school,…

Self Compassion
We all hear a lot about the importance of self-care.
It seems…
September 7, 2020/by Chrissy MignognaIt seems…

Creating Connection during COVID
How can we create connections during a pandemic?
As part of…
September 1, 2020/by Chrissy MignognaAs part of…

Move Mindfully® Card Deck
"This is the perfect tool to support mindfulness, movement, and…
August 11, 2020/by Stephanie Kennelly
Move Mindfully® Early Childhood Card Deck
Early Childhood environments allow us to use self regulation…
August 10, 2020/by Chrissy Mignogna
Mindful Walking for Early Ed.
Preschoolers can experience Mindful Walking with these Easy Steps
Here…
July 28, 2020/by Stephanie KennellyHere…

Dealing with Uncertainty
How can we deal with uncertainty?
Whether we are educators,…
July 21, 2020/by Chrissy MignognaWhether we are educators,…

Health and Healing for All
Resources for Physical, Emotional, and Mental Well-Being
Move…
May 29, 2020/by Stephanie KennellyMove…
Entrenamiento de manejo de estrés durante el coronavirus
MM Explanation of the Brain_SPAN
MM Peaceful Parenting SP…
May 29, 2020/by Stephanie KennellyMM Peaceful Parenting SP…

Mindfulness and Technology
It's a love/hate relationship with technology.
During distance…
May 19, 2020/by Erin WalshDuring distance…

Eye Yoga
Technology use can take a toll on our eyes. Practicing “Eye…
May 12, 2020/by Jenny Wood
Earth Day Routine
We know that being in nature is vital for our overall well-being.…
April 22, 2020/by Chrissy Mignogna
Sleep Routine
"How many of you have trouble sleeping?"
It is not surprising…
April 13, 2020/by Stephanie KennellyIt is not surprising…

Family Friendly Practices
Try these simple self-compassion practices with the whole family!
Having…
April 8, 2020/by Chrissy MignognaHaving…

Online Learning Tips
It's the first day of online school...
Now what? If you are…
April 1, 2020/by Stephanie KennellyNow what? If you are…

Mindful Walks
Mindful walks create a rhythm to start the day.
It’s a Tuesday…
March 24, 2020/by Stephanie KennellyIt’s a Tuesday…

Move Mindfully® Foundation Trainings
Register now for our June Training!
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The…
March 9, 2020/by Stephanie KennellyClick HERE to register
The…

The Pause and Mindful Beginnings
The Pause is a mindful beginning that creates a sense of rhythm…
February 18, 2020/by Stephanie Kennelly
Class Parties and Special Events
To the nervous system, excitement and fear feel the same.
Classroom…
February 5, 2020/by Stephanie KennellyClassroom…

Trauma Responsive Practices
Mindfulness practices meet the needs of every body. Our trauma…
January 22, 2020/by Stephanie Kennelly
Mindful Movement Begins Early
Move Mindfully® Works for Washington County's Youngest…
January 14, 2020/by Stephanie Kennelly
District 833 Mindfulness Curriculum
District 833 mindfulness curriculum starts with early grades
Written…
November 20, 2019/by Stephanie KennellyWritten…

Mindful Moment Cards
“How was your weekend?”
A phrase that most of us mindlessly…
October 22, 2019/by Stephanie KennellyA phrase that most of us mindlessly…

Early Childhood After Lunch Routine
The transition from lunch to learning can be difficult.
For…
October 12, 2019/by Stephanie KennellyFor…

Dakota County SHIP Grants
Funding Available for Dakota County, MN Public Schools
What…
September 25, 2019/by Stephanie KennellyWhat…

Forward Folds
What happens when forward folds do NOT have a calming effect?
This…
September 17, 2019/by Johanna McGough and Katie NovakThis…

Yoga Calm® International
Mindfulness and Movement can translate into any culture.
After…
September 16, 2019/by Leah ShuylerAfter…

Donors Choose for Funding
Donors Choose can fund your professional development.
I was…
June 19, 2019/by Amanda BlockI was…

Performance Routine
Do nerves get the best of you before a performance?
Band, choir,…
May 28, 2019/by Stephanie KennellyBand, choir,…

PeaceMaker MN
PeaceMaker MN made Move Mindfully® implementation a reality.
Glacier…
May 20, 2019/by Stephanie KennellyGlacier…

End of the Year Behaviors
The end is near. And we're losing it.
As we enter the last few…
May 13, 2019/by Kathy FlaminioAs we enter the last few…

School Wide Implementation of Move Mindfully®
Change is hard. School wide change is... really hard.
It's been…
April 30, 2019/by Sarah SingletonIt's been…

High School Students and Move Mindfully®
How can all high school students receive mindfulness and movement…
April 9, 2019/by Tanya Holub
From Tired to Awake
School can be tiring sometimes.
Maybe in an elementary school…
February 19, 2019/by Stephanie KennellyMaybe in an elementary school…

Snow Day Routine
When the weather limits our time outside, stir crazy energy can…
January 30, 2019/by Stephanie Kennelly
After Recess Routine
When parents mirror classroom interventions at home... magic…
January 15, 2019/by Sarah Singleton
Volcano Breath
Breath work allows us to set an intention and align our body…
November 15, 2018/by Stephanie Kennelly
Getting Started with Move Mindfully®
You want to bring Move Mindfully® to your school, but how do…
November 6, 2018/by Tanya Holub
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District elementary students “Move Mindfully”
Elementary students in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District are…
October 21, 2018/by Stephanie Kennelly
Move Mindfully® Essential Oil Blend
Essential oils support self care both in adults and children.
We…
August 28, 2018/by Stephanie KennellyWe…

Hand Tracing Breathing
Have you wondered, where is the best place to start when teaching…
July 25, 2018/by Stephanie Kennelly
North Dakota Human Services
People working in family services, counseling, foster care, and…
July 24, 2018/by Stephanie Kennelly
Success in Juvenile Services Center
These practices allow youth to be more present to work on their…
June 26, 2018/by Stephanie Kennelly
Occupational Therapists and Move Mindfully®
Occupational Therapists support our youth to fully participate…
April 3, 2018/by Stephanie Kennelly
Child’s Pose and Lockdown Drills
“Teachers, please secure the door to your classroom.”
The…
March 27, 2018/by Stephanie KennellyThe…

Pratt Community School
A Minneapolis school is turning to Yoga Calm to help kids manage…
February 5, 2018/by Stephanie Kennelly
Fargo, North Dakota
Yoga Calm has arrived in some Fargo classrooms
A challenge…
January 4, 2018/by Stephanie KennellyA challenge…

Minnesota Parent- Ever Present
Children can focus better and manage emotions — at school and…
January 1, 2018/by Stephanie Kennelly
Stillwater Elementary Students Manage Stress With Yoga
Elementary students in Stillwater, MN participate in Move Mindfully…
December 19, 2017/by Stephanie Kennelly
Our “Why” and Explaining the Brain
“All of this yoga stuff- my students will never take it seriously.”
Does…
September 11, 2017/by Stephanie KennellyDoes…

Yoga Bingo
Are you looking for a fun, yoga based movement game?
Yoga Based…
July 24, 2017/by Stephanie KennellyYoga Based…

Adolescents and Move Mindfully®
How can we help our children navigate life’s challenges and…
July 10, 2017/by Stephanie Kennelly
Students Visit Regions Hospital
Third Graders visit Regions Hospital to share knowledge about…
June 26, 2017/by Stephanie Kennelly
Teachers and Move Mindfully®
You are the intervention.
“Teaching is not what it used…
June 26, 2017/by Stephanie Kennelly“Teaching is not what it used…

Students and Move Mindfully®
This isn't one more thing... it is the thing.
This week, our…
June 5, 2017/by Stephanie KennellyThis week, our…

Mindfulness Benefits Third Graders
As teachers are reflecting back on the success of the school…
May 31, 2017/by Stephanie Kennelly
Belly Breathing
Belly Breathing is the foundational breath to teach children.
Using…
April 10, 2017/by Stephanie KennellyUsing…

Head on Desk
Mindful transitions are an important component of small group…
April 3, 2017/by Julia Linehan
A Breath of Fresh Air
Bringing Mindfulness and Movement Into the Classroom
Winter…
April 1, 2017/by Stephanie KennellyWinter…

Early Childhood and Move Mindfully®
Can Early Childhood students participate in Mindful Movement?…
March 20, 2017/by Chrissy Mignogna
The Chime
Today, choose joy.
Breath work allows us to set an intention…
November 21, 2016/by Stephanie KennellyBreath work allows us to set an intention…

Pinwheel Breath
What do you do when a student is stuck in a feeling of anxiety…
October 31, 2016/by Stephanie Kennelly
Tree
Autumn's Beauty. The streets are lined with a parade of color.
Many…
October 17, 2016/by Stephanie KennellyMany…

Pulse Count
Do you have students fighting the calming breaths?
Sometimes,…
October 3, 2016/by Stephanie KennellySometimes,…

Woodchopper Breath
Sometimes we need calming breaths... and sometimes we need releasing…
September 27, 2016/by Stephanie Kennelly
Mountain and Line Basics
The body is the vessel for learning.
“Keep your hands to yourself!”…
September 12, 2016/by Stephanie Kennelly“Keep your hands to yourself!”…