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Great Documentary about the Introduction of Mindfulness to a California Middle School

Room to Breathe is a documentary that follows six classes in a San Francisco school as they introduce mindfulness as a part of their curriculum. The decision to make this radical change came as a result of chronic behavioral issues including bullying and violence. When a trained mindfulness expert comes in, she is met with high levels of resistance and defience. The documentary takes you through her months spent in a school that leads its district in suspensions.

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Using Pixar's "Inside Out" to Teach about Emotions

Academy Award Winner for Best Animated Feature, Inside Out, takes viewers on a journey through the mind of a pre-teen girl in transition. The film also encourages viewers to reflect on their own mind and emotions and provides a platform for discussion, especially in classrooms. This article provides insight on how to use the movie to create teachable moments about mindfulness.

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Mindful Schools Teacher Workshops

Interested in deepening your mindfulness practice and integrating mindfulness with your classroom teaching? Mindful Schools, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing mindfulness to schools, provides in person and online courses in mindfulness covering topics from fundamentals to curriculum training. Check out their course offerings at their website below:

www.mindfulschools.org

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