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Chronic Stress increases cortisol

Increased levels of cortisol can cause damage to Hypothalamus Pituitary   Adrenal Axis (HPA), Amygdala and the Hippocampus

Chronic stress and increased levels of cortisol can cause the brain to shrink, lose synaptic connections along with shrinking prefrontal cortex 

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The Hippocampus/HPA weaken and lose the ability to control/manage stress

Damage to the Hippocampus can impact short and long term memory

The shrinking of the prefrontal cortex can cause problems with problem solving, concentration and social interactions

]]> 2018-10-08 17:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/clint_baer/u0n8zgf1kp99/wish/290406355 clint_baer https://padlet.com/clint_baer/u0n8zgf1kp99/wish/290429001 Expectations of mindfulness with elementary students isn't all about sitting still to be calm. Its about them recognizing their experiences and being in touch with the experience. The positive by-product of mindfulness is the feeling of calm. Don't expect mindfulness and calm right away, give elementary students time to develop. When looking for the benefits of mindfulness over time start looking for students who are happier, comfortable in their body, less reactive/aggressive, how they treat each other and how they manage their experiences. Mindfulness is like a string where it pulls things together like helping kids get in touch with themselves, and how to interact with others.  ]]> 2018-10-08 18:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/clint_baer/u0n8zgf1kp99/wish/290429001 clint_baer https://padlet.com/clint_baer/u0n8zgf1kp99/wish/290456136

Long periods of sitting or inactivity during the school day

Teacher leads entire lesson 

Too many Pinterest posters/visuals in classroom

Due to the rigors of curriculum we have little to no time for mindfulness 

Lacking sense of community

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Use brain brakes, afternoon recess, go noodle

Engage students with meaningful questions, let students steer the lesson, gives them ownership of the lesson

De-clutter the classroom, too many visuals can distract students and cause eye fatigue 

Get with administration and talk about how to implement mindfulness into the school day. Set goals in the morning and reflect on them throughout the day. What can they do to stay or get back on track. 

Take time to get to know each other and extend it to families, talk about inclusion and what it means and looks like. Create a project to collaborate an get input from students, staff and families. Creating a sense of community will help students feel safe and valued member of the school community . When anyone feels valued they will work harder to succeed. 

]]> 2018-10-09 00:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/clint_baer/u0n8zgf1kp99/wish/290525744 clint_baer https://padlet.com/clint_baer/u0n8zgf1kp99/wish/290533589 After obtaining all the information from this assignment, I will be trying different strategies to teach mindfulness. At times I'm guilty of doing all the talking at times because I want to get students up and moving to their activity. I definitely need to let the students have more ownership of the lesson and allow a little more time for questions, connections and  reflections. 
Understanding chronic stress and what it can do to our brain is eye opening. Unfortunately many students are experiencing chronic stress and it's no wonder why they would struggle when their brain is working against them. That's why I feel it's important to teach and incorporate mindfulness exercises and strategies into my PE class. ]]> 2018-10-09 01:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/clint_baer/u0n8zgf1kp99/wish/290533589