This middle grades curriculum draws from SEL educational standards and addresses social and emotional awareness. In these 15 lessons, students will practice mindfulness skills and explore social-emotional competencies throughout the program. Mindful Choices enables teachers to guide and support students' understanding of emotions, choices, and relationships using trauma-informed language and approaches. This curriculum also embeds video links (GoNoodle) throughout to increase engagement and sustainability.
Wynne's 30 years of teaching include 15 years focused on mindfulness and trauma-informed strategies through her program Wellness Works in Schools. She has authored curricula for all ages, GoNoodle's mindfulness channels, The Re-Set Process: Trauma-Informed Behavior Strategies with Dyane Carrere, DK's CALM - Mindfulness for Kids, I Am - I Can: 365 Affirmations for Kids, and teaches graduate courses for Eastern Mennonite University.