In this episode, I chat with speaker, educator, and author Meredith McNerney about ways to create a peaceful classroom environment for teachers and students. You’ll also hear practical strategies from her new book Cultivating a Classroom of Calm for identifying tech-based self-soothing behaviors, fostering a culture of calm, and integrating micro self-care practices into daily routines.
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Tips on How to Create Calm in Your Classroom
- Identify when you are self-soothing or finding moments of awe.
- Model for students and share strategies with families.
- Embrace apps and music that promote calm or help with micro-self care.
SPONSORED BY ACTIV8
This episode is brought to you by Activ8, which is on a mission to reintroduce play in education at every level. Activ8 starts with a kit – literally a box – that has games, activities, brain teasers, and more, that help kids engage with each other without being tied to the screen. And there’s great news for teachers – Activ8 also comes with Plai (pronounced play), an AI-powered app just for them that instantly curates activities in context. Have thirteen kids, ten minutes, two cans and a piece of paper (oh, and one student is in a wheelchair?) Plai will instantly give you an activity for exactly that scenario. For any and every scenario. Check it out at unboxactiv8.com >>
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EPISODE RESOURCES
- Learn more about Calmer Schools
- Check out Meredith McNerney’s website
- Connect with Meredith McNerney on Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn
- Find Cultivating a Classroom of Calm: How to Promote Student Engagement and Self-Regulation on ASCD & Amazon
- Quick Tips for a Happier School Year with Suzanne Dailey (Podcast Episode)
- Tech Tips for Teacher Wellness with Meredith Boullion (Podcast Episode)
- Using EdTech for Calm, Coping, and Creativity with Lisa Johnson (Podcast Episode)
- Self-Care Apps and Self-Care Tips for Teachers (Blog Post)
- A Digital Spin to Finding Joy This School Year with Sheila Kennedy (Podcast Episode)
- Using Tech to Help Students Overcome Math Anxiety with Allison Dillard (Podcast Episode)