Mindfulness in Head Start Settings is a course available on the Individualized Professional Development Portfolio that offers mindfulness strategies for adults and children.

Promoting simple but effective ways to support one’s own wellness can contribute to the wellness of individuals who work with families, the overall program, and the families served.

Flex-M stands for: Flexibility Leads to Excellent Mobility. Use these stretches in team meetings, during a break, at your desk, or in your classroom to improve flexibility and mobility.

Discover the S.O.F.T. relaxation strategy. S.O.F.T. stands for: soften the face; open the heart; float down the shoulders; and take a deep breath. Find three S.O.F.T. strategies to use for a brief relaxation break. 

Use these five different finger and hand stretches at your desk or in your classroom for a quick relaxation boost.

Use these five stretches while working at your desk, in a classroom, or share them at a team meeting.

Explore how breathing and movement exercises can help you manage stress.  Discover ways to use mindful movements to contribute to your self-care practices.