Connection to children
Less discipline – more time for teaching
Reminder for self-care, giving time to relationships and touch in own life
Parasympathetic “rest & digest” time
Positive engagement with every child
Favorite time of the day!
Teacher’s “calm” in a busy day
Less stress
Better listeners
Open minded, compassionate class
Safe space
Decreased aggression
Increased attention
Routine oriented (organization)
Breaks from academics
Teachers students respect, acceptance of all (inclusive
Increase JOY
Improves class scores
Acceptance/understanding
A break from teaching that settles the children while still instructing without being rigid.
Classroom management skills that are pleasant.
Creates better group dynamics
Calm classroom
Open to learning both teacher/student
Better attention with student
Excitement to come to class
Connection with students and parents as well
Establishes a foundation to share with parents outside of the classroom
A tool to share with other colleagues/school
A time to create reflection for the teacher
Help the teacher to be in control of the classroom
Be aware of the children’s interaction
Help with communication between the teacher and the students
Help with communication between the teacher and the students
Help to be aware of trouble areas for each child
Allows students to be more present in the classroom
Creates an avenue to speak with parents about the necessity of healthy touch
Gives teachers a positive role in reducing bullying among children
Ability to build transitions in learning
Relieves stress in teacher and students
Creates positive energy around the war.
Children develop good relationships.
Quiets noise level in the classroom