@MindYeti

We help kids and their adults calm their minds, focus their attention, and connect to the world around them. Brought to you by @cfchildren.

 Seattle, WA
Joined March 2016
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Mrs. Kalal’s 4th graders started today with gratitude and calm by doing @MindYeti “A terrific start to a Monday!” @BPSchools
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It's a big world out there! Explore it with the kids in your life with these tips from @edutopia. edutopia.org/article/5-ways-…

5 Ways to Combat Classroom Isolation

Looking outside your classroom walls can help students develop a global perspective—and refresh your teaching.

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Research shows that reading stimulates neural connections; enhances vocabulary, writing, and communication skills; and stimulates learning—kindling knowledge, curiosity, creative expression, and progress. #ReadTogether creativitypost.com/education…

The Creativity Post | Reading—and Parenting Book Clubs

ADVANTAGES OF READING  “The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbours, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.”    ~…

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Physical activity doesn’t have to take place exclusively in physical education classes. Use movement to help deepen social-emotional skills that can contribute to a more positive school community. edutopia.org/article/buildin…

Building School Community Through Physical Activity

Physical activity provides an opportunity to build character, use teamwork, and foster a sense of belonging in schools.

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Each Second Step grade level has a curated list of recommended books that help reinforce the social-emotional skills taught in our programs. The following is a sampling of books that focus on #kindness and #empathy. #SEL Check it out! bit.ly/Kindness-Booklist
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Inspire and cultivate your #KindnessPower with these tips from @cfchildren, the social-emotional learning nonprofit behind Mind Yeti. cfchildren.org/blog/2019/11/…
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@edutopia10 Nov 2019
Have you tried meditation or mindfulness in the classroom? If so, tell us how it’s gone.
64%Yes
36%No
1,545 votes • Final results
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Reading in a peer-to-peer context can support fast readers and slow readers alike. Try it in your classroom community with these tips from @edutopia. edutopia.org/article/ditchin…
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Kids don't need four walls to learn. Boost your #GratitudePower with Thank You, Nature. Listen for free at MindYeti.com/Power/Gratitude tes.com/news/time-nature-boo…
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Did you know today is National Stress Awareness Day? Noticing your breath can help you calm your mind and settle the Hubbub. Practice by pretending to blow on a hot bowl of soup to cool it down. #NationalStressAwarenessDay #BreathPower
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Teaching kids kindness prepares them for success 💜 “Parents are supposed to leave a legacy for the next generation, but we are at risk of failing to pass down the key virtue of kindness,” via @AdamMGrant theatlantic.com/magazine/arc… #iledchat #edchat #WednesdayWisdom
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Bring mindfulness to your entire school community with Mind Yeti for Schools. Learn more at bit.ly/MindYetiSchools youtube.com/watch?v=j8sYqsD2…
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Schools around the country are seeing a rise in stress in their students. What can you do? Whether you take advantage of @cfchildren's FREE @MindYeti mindfulness app, or take a different approach, practicing #mindfulness seems to help calm students. bit.ly/Calm-Students
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Boosting your #BreathPower can help #SettletheHubbub. But have you ever wondered what exactly happens in the brain when you pause and take a breath? Read this article from @GreaterGoodSC to learn more. greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

What Focusing on the Breath Does to Your Brain

Different breathing patterns activate our brain networks related to mood, attention, and body awareness, a new study suggests.

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Anxiety in children can be a difficult thing to navigate, but it is essential that it is taken seriously. Learn how you can support the unique needs of a child with anxiety with these tips from @NPR. npr.org/2019/10/23/772789491…

How To Help A Child Struggling With Anxiety : Life Kit

When a child is scared of the dark or being left alone, it can be hard for adults to know the difference between an age-appropriate fear and full-blown anxiety. This episode is full of tools to help...

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FREE APP: Mind Yeti can help kids practice gratitude, empathy and kindness. It can also help kids de-stress and relax at the end of the day. mindyeti.com youtube.com/watch?v=j8sYqsD2…
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We cannot achieve anything creative without being comfortable with mistakes and struggle—and we should all embrace times of struggle, knowing they are helping our brains. #GrowthMindset edsurge.com/news/2019-10-28-…

Why Struggle Is Essential for the Brain — and Our Lives

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Today is the day! 💙💛🧡❤️💜 #TeachBoldly now available!!!! bit.ly/teachboldly @amazon
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Gratitude doesn't necessarily come naturally to children, so it's on us—educators, family members, and youth workers—to help teach it. #YetiPowers greatergood.berkeley.edu/art…

Does Returning Favors Come Naturally to Kids?

Young kids naturally hold a grudge, but they need to learn to engage in grateful reciprocity.

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Replying to @lhouck88
Oh Yes! I love @MindYeti tweets! They share so many great articles! @MindYeti has brought calmness and SEL skills to my wild first graders! #thankful #sel #selisimportant #doit #yougotthis
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