Preschool teachers work in fast-paced environments that can sometimes feel chaotic. Maintaining an internal sense of calm in your body and mind can contribute to our ability to manage busy preschool classrooms.
Mindfulness practices help us to do our jobs with a sense of intentionality, calm, and compassion. Teachers who engage in mindfulness-based practices can find themselves being more responsive towards their students, and less emotionally reactive.
This free article from Edutopia highlights some of the ways that mindfulness can benefit early childhood professionals, and offers a few simple practices to incorporate into your day.
