Mindfulness is an important life skill for both teachers and students. Here are 5 of the most frequent and important effects that are reported by students, teachers and administrators.
Teacher testimony–as well as extensive neurological, and clinical medical research–indicates mindfulness is a proven intervention for reducing stress and anxiety.
Practicing mindfulness on a regular basis can strengthen neural networks in our brains and improve executive functioning and our capacity to focus.
Mindfulness is a tool that can help your students notice and regulate the emotions of anger, frustration and anxiety. Nearly 90% of teachers participating in Calm Classroom say that their students are better able to regulate their emotions.
Creating and maintaining a safe and calm culture and climate in the school is needed for learning to be nurtured. Over 90% of the teachers who have participated in Calm Classroom’s program, for example, say that their students are calmer and more peaceful.
A school-based mindfulness program can also improve teacher well-being and reduce staff burnout. Teacher and administrator turnover is one the most disruptive circumstances in schools and a major expense to district budgets. Over 80% of teachers participating in Calm Classroom reported a reduction in stress and anxiety in themselves and felt more physically relaxed.