Mindfulness in Teaching
This Podcast episode is from the Reflective Teacher Podcast a podcast that is produced from JUF in Chicago.
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This Podcast episode is from the Reflective Teacher Podcast a podcast that is produced from JUF in Chicago. This episode interviews Erin Thorkilsen who is the Director of Associate Teachers and a kindergarten teacher at Greens Farms Academy and a yoga teacher at Saraswati's Yoga Joint. Erin shares some of her experience in mindfulness, yoga and early childhood education and shares stories and tips about how to bring a more intentional mindfulness practice into your classroom community.
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