The Balanced Educator Podcast

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Zero-Waste Classroom: Practical Tips for Reducing Waste and Teaching Sustainability to K-12 Students with Teacher Heidi Rose Dec 21, 2020

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In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we’re joined by Heidi Rose from zerowasteclassroom.org to explore the zero-waste movement and how it can transform your classroom and home. Heidi shares practical tips for reducing waste, including:

- Zero-waste strategies and mindsets for success

- How to reduce waste guilt and be mindful of progress

- Waste-reduction tips for both home and classroom

- Teaching students about zero-waste living in an age-appropriate way

Learn how making small, sustainable changes in your classroom environment can inspire students and promote a greener future.

Teaching Emotional Awareness & Breathing Strategies for Classroom Calm and Student Well-Being Dec 07, 2020

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Want to help your students manage their emotions with ease? Learn simple strategies to teach emotional awareness and calm through breathing!

Teaching students about emotions is essential for their emotional intelligence and well-being. In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we break down how to help students understand and manage their emotions effectively.

We share easy-to-implement breathing strategies that you can introduce to your students, helping them stay calm, focused, and in control, both in and outside the classroom.

These tools will empower your students to regulate their emotions and foster a positive classroom environment.

Building Financial Literacy and Resilience in K-12 Classrooms: Strategies for Teachers Beyond Math with Andrea Ferrero of Pockets Change Nov 23, 2020

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Did you know financial literacy can boost emotional well-being and resilience? Empower your students with tools for life, no matter what subject you teach!

Money can be a source of joy or stress, and our finances are deeply tied to our emotional and physical well-being. Yet, personal finance is often overlooked in schools.

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we welcome Andrea Ferrero from Pockets of Change to explore how teaching financial literacy fosters resilience and supports overall student well-being.

Andrea shares creative ways to incorporate financial literacy into any subject—not just math!—and offers strategies to help students build lifelong financial skills.

Using the 5 Senses to Teach Mindfulness: Activities and Strategies for K-12 Classrooms Nov 09, 2020

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Unlock the power of the 5 senses to bring mindfulness and focus to your classroom!

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we dive into the fascinating biology of the 5 senses and how the brain processes what we see, hear, feel, taste, and touch. Learn how understanding the senses can help you and your students stay present and practice mindfulness effectively.

We share simple, actionable mindfulness activities to integrate into your daily teaching routine, including a free 5 Senses Scavenger Hunt activity and lesson plan designed for the classroom.

This episode is packed with insights and practical strategies to help you create a calmer, more focused classroom while fostering self-regulation and well-being in your students.

A Cross-curricular Approach to SEL and Mindfulness with Grade 5 French Immersion Teacher Julia Carreiro Oct 26, 2020

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Discover how to transform your classroom into a hub of calm, connection, and creativity!

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we chat with grade 5 French Immersion teacher Julia Carreiro about her innovative approach to integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness across the curriculum. Julia shares inspiring, real-life examples of how she weaves SEL into core subjects like English creative writing, French grammar, and Coding.

By blending mindfulness practices with academic lessons, Julia has seen incredible benefits for student well-being, mental health, and academic success. She also shares how mindful strategies and SEL have improved her classroom and school culture—extending even to morning announcements!

This episode is packed with actionable ideas to help you bring mindfulness and social-emotional learning into your teaching for a positive impact on your students and school community.

Kindful Moments and Mindfulness in the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Teachers with Student Services Teacher Krista Labossière Oct 12, 2020

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Looking for practical ways to integrate mindfulness into your classroom?

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, Krista Labossière shares how she weaves mindfulness into her role as a student services teacher, supporting both students and staff.

Krista walks us through her journey of slowly building a mindfulness practice, leading to kindful moments that transform classroom culture.

She offers detailed strategies for incorporating mindfulness with colleagues, in one-on-one and small group interactions, and across classroom routines.

Don't miss these actionable tips that will help foster resilience and emotional well-being in your students.

Building Student Well-Being: The Five Components of Well-Being and Well-Becoming in Schools with Dr. Thomas Flakenberg Sep 28, 2020

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Unlock the secrets to student well-being and success!

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Flakenberg shares his research on well-being and well-becoming in schools.

Discover how using The Five Components of Well-Being and Well-Becoming can transform your teaching, school culture, and help your students thrive.

Learn actionable strategies to guide your students toward a flourishing life.

Building Student Resilience and Growth Mindset with Teacher Brandi Raehal Sep 14, 2020

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Ready to transform your classroom culture and help your students thrive?

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, Brandi Raehal shares how she addresses social-emotional learning and mindfulness in her grade 2 classroom.

Brandi talks about how her daily routine supports student resilience and growth mindset, especially during the challenges of remote learning.

She also shares how Educalm’s online mindfulness program influenced both her personal and professional growth.

Brandi explains the outcomes and transformations she noticed in social-emotional development, self-regulation, classroom management, and time management.

Plus, she shares how the skills students learn from this program reach far past the classroom.

Creating Compassionate Classrooms: SEL Strategies & Educalme for Student Well-being with Teacher Maria Costaki Aug 31, 2020

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Looking to create a safe, compassionate classroom?

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, veteran teacher Maria Costaki shares how implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) with the Educalm program transformed her classroom.

Learn how she fosters student mental health and well-being through mindful practices, creating a supportive environment where students thrive.

Maria also offers valuable advice for teachers considering starting their own Educalme Classroom practice.

Boost Learning with Classroom Routines: How Repetition Builds Focus and Success Aug 17, 2020

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Unlock the secret to a smoother, more successful school year!

In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we explore how routines and repetition can transform your classroom. Discover how consistent routines free up brain space for learning and how repetition strengthens neural connections, making learning stick.

Plan for student success by building predictable classroom systems that foster focus, retention, and growth.

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