Month: March 2021

Turn Off the Noise and Teach Quietly

By Cindy Schwartz, Co-Founder and Director of Secondary Education This blog post is an adaptation of “Teaching Quietly an episode of the Attentive Teaching Podcast. Our podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. According to a January 2021 poll conducted on behalf of the American Psychological Association, 84% of adults reported feeling at least …

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Classroom Arrangement: How Does This Impact Your Students?

By James Rossi, Classroom Coordinator Today’s post is part of a series on using the five senses to create an optimal learning environment. You can find all of those posts here. NOTE: some of these suggestions may not be applicable due to COVID-19. Let’s talk about the sense of touch. I find the tactile aspect …

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How to Incorporate Buddhism Into Your Classroom

By Cindy Schwartz, Co-Founder and Director of Secondary Education This blog post is an adaptation of “Teaching Zenfully” an episode of the Attentive Teaching Podcast. Our podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms. How familiar are you with Buddha and his teachings? It might surprise you, but these …

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