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Reporter dives deep into student experience at Peace Learning Center
When a Chalkbeat Indiana reporter joined a group of fourth graders from Pike Township at Peace Learning Center, she observed what thousands of students experience each year inside Eagle Creek Park — lessons in mindfulness, cooperation, and emotional awareness woven into a day outdoors.
The Peace Labyrinth
A place for reflection, connection, and peace open to everyone in our community
SEL for Educators: Self-care Tips for the Summer
As summer peeks around the corner, it’s time to turn the SEL spotlight inward. Educators, you’ve spent the year supporting others—it’s your turn now.
Here’s how you can support Mental Wellness in May and beyond
Check in with yourself and others. Ask, “How am I really feeling?” Be honest. Be gentle. Extend that same care to someone else. Learn and share. Knowledge empowers action. Share resources, attend a workshop, or follow organizations doing the work. Break the silence. Talk about it. Share your story. Let
Luke’s Leaders Program provides youth with leadership skills
Read the article about the Luke’s Leaders Program here.
7 Ways to Teach Cooperative Play
This is a great resource adapted from the National Center on Infants, Toddlers, and Families for parents, families, and anyone who works with young children.
11 Foods that Reduce Stress
Real Comfort Food: 11 Foods that Reduce Stress We’ve all heard of comfort food, but most so-called “comfort foods” tend to be loaded with carbs which only provide a temporary calming fix that wears off quickly and makes your mood worse in the long run.
Motivation Matters
“Tribes is providing students with repeated opportunities to collaborate,problem-solve, reflect, and build a repertoire of skillsthat will transfer to the schoolyard and, ultimately,to their life outside of elementary school”
Have you looked in the “mirror” lately?
Synonyms for “mirror” – echo, emulate, signify, represent, reflect.
