Mind Body Align https://mindbodyalign.com/ Social Emotional Learning Curriculum, Professional Development, and Resources for School Districts Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:46:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://mindbodyalign.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-mindbodyalign-logo-circle-clay-32x32.png Mind Body Align https://mindbodyalign.com/ 32 32 Weathering Back-to-School Emotions: Helping Children Navigate Sunny, Cloudy, and Stormy Days https://mindbodyalign.com/educator_resources/back-to-school-emotions-children/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:41:24 +0000 https://mindbodyalign.com/?p=37534 Listen or Download Article Audio Helping Children Navigate Back-to-School Emotions: A Forecast for the First Weeks of School The first month of school has always reminded me of Ohio weather. One minute, everything is sunny and calm. The next, a storm seems to roll in out of nowhere. As a longtime third-grade teacher, I saw […]

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]]> Why Teacher Buy-In Matters for Successful SEL Implementation https://mindbodyalign.com/educator_resources/why-teachers-determine-the-success-of-the-sel-program/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:19:31 +0000 http://mindbodyalign.com/?p=26617 Originally Published: 10/25/2021 Why does teacher buy-in matter for SEL? Teacher buy-in matters because educators are responsible for bringing social-emotional skills into everyday classroom experiences. When teachers understand the purpose of an SEL program, feel confident using its strategies, and receive adequate training and support, they are better positioned to integrate those skills consistently with […]

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]]> 7 Back-to-School Tips to Help Kids Adjust to a New School Year https://mindbodyalign.com/educator_resources/back-to-school/back-to-school-tips-help-kids-adjust/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:35:10 +0000 https://mindbodyalign.com/?p=37413 Listen or Download Article Audio Think Outside the Lunchbox: 7 Back-to-School Tips That Have Nothing to Do With School Supplies Back-to-school season comes with plenty of lists. And I love a good list, or rather, checking items off said list. Pencils, folders, new shoes, water bottles, and somehow the one very specific notebook your child […]

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]]> Why Children Need to Learn Emotional Regulation Skills Before They Need Them https://mindbodyalign.com/educator_resources/emotional-regulation-skills-for-children/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:30:57 +0000 https://mindbodyalign.com/?p=37420 Download or Listen to Article Audio Why Children Need to Learn Emotional Skills Before They Need Them We don’t wait for a fire to teach children what to do during a fire drill. We practice when the building is calm, show them where to go, and repeat it throughout the school year. We know the […]

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]]> Why Emotional Safety and Belonging Matter for Learning: Lessons From a Third-Grade Teacher https://mindbodyalign.com/educator_resources/emotional-safety-belonging-classroom/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:27:00 +0000 https://mindbodyalign.com/?p=37368 Listen or Download Article Audio Before the Lessons Bloom: Growing a Classroom Where Every Child Belongs As a long time third-grade teacher, I learned something that no curriculum guide ever taught me. The most important lesson I taught each year wasn’t reading, writing, or math. It wasn’t even on my lesson plans. It was creating […]

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]]> What Summer Camp Taught Me About Whole Child Development (And Why Storybooks Work) https://mindbodyalign.com/whole-child-development/storybook-whole-child-development/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:04:35 +0000 https://mindbodyalign.com/?p=37143 Listen or Download Article Audio Why Storybooks Are Some of the Most Powerful Tools for Whole Child Development Twenty-two eager children, 20 lessons, 12 pinwheels, nine lemon slices, 10 weekdays, eight stuffed animals and probably a partridge in a pear tree. I would not be surprised if I found a partridge while organizing my supplies […]

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]]> Mind Body Align and Buckeye Imagination Museum to bring emotional intelligence to life at Inside Out Summer Camp https://mindbodyalign.com/news/mind-body-align-and-buckeye-imagination-museum-to-bring-emotional-intelligence-to-life-at-inside-out-summer-camp/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:16:41 +0000 https://mindbodyalign.com/?p=37099 Free two-week camp, funded through a grant from Richland Public Health, invites children to explore emotions, build confidence, and strengthen friendships When children learn how to recognize emotions, communicate effectively, and build healthy relationships, they gain skills that support their health, confidence, and success far beyond the camp.” — Dr. Julie Chaya, Health Commissioner MANSFIELD, […]

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]]> Nurturing a Summer With More Friendships and Less Chaos – One Story at a Time https://mindbodyalign.com/news/nurturing-a-summer-with-more-friendships-and-less-chaos-one-story-at-a-time/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://mindbodyalign.com/?p=36830 Bringing Labyrinth Adventures to Camps & Summer Programs  Summer programs and camps are so full of excitement and possibility, with new friends, hands-on learning, field trips, and energetic play. They’re also full of fast transitions, changing groups week to week, and big feelings that can show up. That’s why we’re excited to share that Mind […]

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]]> The SELebration Week Playbook: Practice the Life Stuff https://mindbodyalign.com/educator_resources/the-selebration-week-playbook-practice-the-life-stuff/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:09:36 +0000 https://mindbodyalign.com/?p=36813 SEL day is coming, and THIS is just the playbook you need! As an educator, you know that SEL day is every day, and there is always cause to celebrate it. Social and emotional learning is a living, breathing, ever-present opportunity. Why not make it feel like a celebration? It’s the stuff kids use forever: […]

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]]> Mind Body Align launches ready-to-go summer storybook kits for camps and programs https://mindbodyalign.com/news/mind-body-align-launches-ready-to-go-summer-storybook-kits-for-camps-and-programs/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:46:24 +0000 https://mindbodyalign.com/?p=36796 News Provided By Valeo Consulting LLC February 17, 2026, 15:44 GMT Engaging stories + practical regulation tools available, after two years of success at Buckeye Imagination Museum in partnership with Richland Public Health MANSFIELD, OH, UNITED STATES, February 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Mind Body Align announced today that its educational curriculum is now available as a ready-to-go […]

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