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.
- Positive Psychology
- Mindfulness
- Ages 3 - 4
- K - 2
- 3 - 5
- Educator Training
- Early Childhood
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- After School and Beyond
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This video features an interview with Tal Ben Shahar, an American and Israeli teacher, lecturer at Harvard University and writer in the areas of positive psychology and leadership. Tal speaks about tips for happiness and good mental health.
Carly Orshan, Director of the Teen Department at the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education in Miami, FL, joins David Bryfman on the April 28, 2020 episode of Adapting: The Future of Jewish Education.
Congregation Kol Ami White Plains, NY. Mesorah (tradition) is a choice-based model for 7th-12th graders that includes CORE learning and hands-on, experiential, project-based learning electives.