Mindful Moment Monthly

MINDFUL MOMENT

Dear ACROSS NH SEML Community,

It is our pleasure to introduce you to ACROSS NH SEL Project’s “Mindful Moment Monthly!”

As our community knows, mindful awareness practices serve as a tremendous tool for growing SEL skills. Further, we need only to look at author Daniel Rechtshaffen’s work to know the vital importance of the mindful adult in the effectiveness of implementation.

This month, let’s take a look at a mindful practice traditionally referred to as “Gatha Meditation.”

“Gathas are small poems that help us practice mindfulness in our daily activities, whether we are sitting, walking or peeling potatoes.”

Let’s take a moment to feel the words of this Gatha Moment of Mindfulness.

May you be well,

May you experience peace,

And may you find joy,

In each day.

Warmly,

Abigail

ACROSS NH SEL Project Coordinator, NH ASMP

SEL RESOURCES FROM ACROSS NH

A Suspension and Expulsion Prevention Policy Guide for New Hampshire Afterschool Programs

This guide seeks to support afterschool programs with the development of policies that seek to include all children and youth. Research shows many positive outcomes from participation in afterschool programs that intentionally address growth in personal and social skills.

A Guide to

Social and Emotional Learning for the Afterschool Professional

Social and Emotional Learning takes place in all contexts that children and youth participate: their homes, schools, out-of-school time environments, and communities. The field of afterschool’s commitment to Social and Emotional Learning can make a profound difference in the lives of the young people served, and in the adults who guide them.

If you would like to request a training for your staff that goes into depth on either or both of these guides,

please email acrossnh@seresc.net or call (603) 206-6848.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Abigail J. Blodgett, NH ASMP & ECMP

Social and Emotional Learning Project Coordinator

ACROSS NH, a project of SERESC

165 South River Road, Unit F

Bedford, NH 03110

ablodgett@seresc.net I www.acrossnh.org/sel

Art by Mercy, 12 years old

ACROSS NH is a project of the Southeastern Regional Education Service Center (SERESC) and is funded by the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration. Our goal is to provide statewide technical assistance and professional development opportunities to afterschool providers to support their work in creating high quality, innovative programs for schoolage children.