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Elementary education is a critical time in a child's development, and one of the key focuses during this stage is on self-identification, self-regulation, and co-regulation skills.
By working on developing strategies and tools to support themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally, students are better equipped to navigate the challenges that come their way.
Our elementary program themes:
Year 6
Resilience + Empowerment
Year 5
Emotion Identification
Year 4
Growth Mindset
Year 3
Positive Self-Talk & Empathy
Year 2
Advanced Yoga + Mindfulness Techniques
Year 1
Introduction to Yoga + Mindfulness Techniques
Elementary Curriculums & Sample Lessons
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"Challenge To Change provided the wonderful Yoga bingo boards with poses we have started to learn in our sessions with them throughout this year. The students and staff had a great time!"
Teacher
Neil Armstrong Elementary, Bettendorf, IA
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"There are so many benefits to this program!"
Elementary Teacher
Clayton Ridge Elementary, Garnavillo, IA
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"So thankful to have this at our school!"
Jen Boedeker
Elementary Teacher
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"I have a handful of students that don't know how to deal with their emotions and usually go from 0-10 so having them exposed to yoga and mindfulness once a week has been a good tool!"
Scarlett Oliver
1st Grade Teacher
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"As a result of the Mindful Education in Schools Program, I have noticed coping skills,
student relationships, and empathy have improved."
Hannah Jahn
4th Grade Teacher
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"This program has helped our school tremendously!
The teachers in our school have
seen the benefits and now realize how important it is for students to be taught these skills."
Judy Doolittle
2nd Grade Teacher
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"Having Challenge to Change in our classrooms has been amazing! This is the one time in their day that gives them a chance to calm their minds and bodies in their world of chaos. It's magical!"
Chelsey Knapper
2nd Grade Teacher
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"My students are getting a huge self-esteem boost every time we do a lesson. I love hearing them say, “I am awesome”!
Elethea Van Note
4th Grade Teacher
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"Challenge to Change's involvement at our school over the past couple of years has meant so much to our staff and students. I am so appreciative for the support they've provided our staff and students!"
Edward Glaser
Principal
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"We're taking our state testing (ISASP) this week and I love seeing my kids using their tools on their own!! I'm seeing kids sitting at their desks taking a breath, holding a mudra, reading a mantra, and stretching their bodies. The tone in my room has completely changed from years past during testing!! I can't give it up now!!"
Terri Laures
4th Grade Teacher
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"My principal was not very enthusiastic about yoga, but I invited him twice to my class during the yoga exercises and now he is supporting it a lot! So excited and grateful to be able to do this in Spain!"
Laura Barrero
English Teacher
KIND WORDS FROM SCHOOLS
"After a Mindful Education lesson a student said, 'I feel so powerful.' What a testament to the moments that are happening due to the program."
Meredith Schmechel
1st Grade Teacher
Our proven Mindful Education in Schools programming blends evidence based social-emotional research with yoga and mindfulness to produce measurable impact and results.
Measurable impact, lasting growth.
THE FIVE PARTS OF PRACTICE
Seated Practice
Calms the nervous system, refocus the brain, and relaxes the body
Movement
Physical practice of mind, body, and breath that brings one to the present moment
Heart of the Lesson
Students learn new social-emotional skills and mindfulness techniques
Close of Practice
Repetition of simple words, phrases, or songs support mindfulness, self-esteem, and self-regulation.
Guided
Mindfulness Practice
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A safe time in which students can pause and is often guided by a song or yoga story.
Mindful Education in Schools supports the CASEL competencies, Iowa SEL competencies, and the Six Seconds Know Choose and Give framework.