by JoBradley | Mar 7, 2022 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
Children and school staff in Learnful Schools watched this video to learn about dealing with unpleasant feelings. Watch the video, then read the comments and insights they made below! Here’s what children (and adults) in Learnful Schools were honest enough to share...
by JoBradley | Jul 5, 2021 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
Direct your thinking mind to pay attention to the good stuff with a daily, positive reflection practice.Suitable to share with your family, other parents, your children and fellow educators. If you want to find out more about how I support schools with regular mental...
by JoBradley | Mar 4, 2021 | Blog, Teacher Toolbox
Most people in schools next week will be experiencing and operating with an internal ‘edginess’. It’s understandable, uncomfortable and perfectly normal under the circumstances. But how much openness and discussion will there be about these feelings? My worry is that...
by JoBradley | Dec 15, 2020 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
Three mindfulness teachings, all before 8am, delivered to you by a 3 year old and 5 year old… Lesson 1 “Is it morning time?” asks my 3 year old at 6:50am. “It is.” I reply. “Yessss!” he responds, throwing the cover off his bed. What adults do you know (yourself...
by JoBradley | Nov 28, 2020 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
I’ve had a few conversations recently about people reacting in an aggressive manner rather than responding in a calm way. The first was a Headteacher receiving abuse from parents when reminded to wear a mask on site. The other was a friend in a supermarket...
by JoBradley | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog, Teacher Toolbox
You want your life to feel easier YET you work in education and there’s no let up. No chance to feel relaxed whilst at work. It’s full-on or nothing. However, it IS possible to bring elements of ease into your school day without requiring extra minutes or...
by JoBradley | Sep 6, 2020 | Blog, Teacher Toolbox
What wellbeing practice have you got planned in for next week to support your learners? If you haven’t got any please have a go at this one. It’s great for calming, bringing attention IN to ourselves and for focus and concentration. All skills that are super important...
by JoBradley | Aug 20, 2020 | Blog, Teacher Toolbox
Mindfulness isn’t all gongs, postures and for people who have loads of time to spare. It’s for you too. Calm, happy teachers cultivate calm, happy classrooms and calm, happy learners. For this world to change for the good, we need mentally and emotionally...
by JoBradley | Jun 26, 2020 | Blog, Parent Toolbox, Teacher Toolbox
I recorded this Compassion Meditation for schools but it can be enjoyed and shared at home too. Learning to be kinder, more understanding and forgiving of ourselves and towards others is an essential skill and something that should be practised regularly. Showing...
by JoBradley | May 25, 2020 | Blog, Teacher Toolbox
That first morning when children from Year 6, Year 1 and EYFS join other children in coming to school, will be wobbly for us all. To help you feel calm, supported and stable practise grounding yourself. Here’s one way you can focus attention on you and your...
