Resilient Kids Blog

Resilient kids is a yoga and mindfulness program that is incorporating in classrooms throughout Providence. This program has improved student’s academics, and overall behavior. When I started to watch the video I thought of when I went to Promising Practices in Fall 2012. When signing up for the workshops I noticed one was titled Zumba and movement in the classroom. During the workshop I was able to participate and see first hand how this is successful with children. Movement is so important to a children’s attention while learning. Having programs such as yoga, or Zumba in class give student’s opportunities and an outlet to redirect their behavior.

One of the students interviewed in the video mentions how even at home if he gets upset or angry he works on his breathing to calm him down. Providing students skills and tools such as mindfulness is extremely important. Kids do not know how to calm down, but with practice and these technics they can achieve this. These students are benefiting from improvements in memory, attention, self-esteem, mood, and importantly stress. I feel like this is important in any grade or age group. Children in middle or elementary school are more open to these activities, but I feel high school students could benefit as well. High school is an extremely stressful time causing students to be anxious, stressed, and have low esteem. I know personally having someone teach me these skills at a critical time like high school could make a huge difference.