Step into the Wellbeing Playground, an interactive area where educators become the architects of their own learning. Through dynamic demonstration stations, collaborative making, and focused talks, you will explore how to design systems for emotional regulation, mental health, and social-emotional resilience.
This year, we move beyond individual 'self-care' to designing the future of learning through the lenses of belonging, health, and wellness. Engage with practical, hands-on strategies to build inclusive school cultures, educator wellness, and integrate restorative rituals into your daily practice. Whether you are engineering a new classroom environment or seeking to sustain your own professional spark, this space provides the tools and inspiration to ensure that wellbeing is the foundation—not the afterthought—of a thriving school community.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Practice intentional pause by using simple, accessible strategies to regulate stress, restore energy, and increase moment-to-moment awareness during the school day.
Engage in purposeful play through joy-sparking activities that model how curiosity, creativity, and low-stakes experimentation support learning and well-being.
Cultivate presence by applying mindfulness-informed practices that strengthen emotional awareness, focus, and connection with students and colleagues.
Apply practical well-being tools to support personal resilience and promote emotionally safe, supportive classroom and school environments.
Design one actionable practice that centers human needs—belonging, balance, and care—within existing routines, instruction, or professional culture.
Recognize the link between educator well-being and student success and commit to at least one sustainable habit that supports both.
https://ies.ed.gov/rel-northeast-islands/2025/01/supporting-educator-well-being-using-evidence-based-supports
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