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The Somatic Approach
I can’t tell you how many times over the years I’ve been in the thick of a student’s difficult behavior in the classroom and thought to myself through gritted teeth, “They’re not GIVING ME a hard time, they’re HAVING a hard time.” And possibly even more concerning are the kids who are compliant and respectful…
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Mindset Is Not Enough
Early on in my time in the classroom I noticed the most successful students were also the most regulated. What does this mean? Those who arrived in my classroom with some built in resilience- through nature, nurture, or maybe a little of both- had the best outcomes. They were ready to work and ready to…
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What is Orton-Gillingham?
If you have a young reader or are new to navigating reading interventions for struggling readers, you may not be familiar with the Orton-Gillingham approach. I love it for the results it delivers, but you may be looking for more specific information! In short, the Orton-Gillingham (OG) reading program is a multisensory approach to teach…
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The Orton-Gillingham/Yoga Connection
Welcome to the Mindful Readers DC blog! I’m Lauren: a special education teacher, certified yoga instructor, wife, mom of three plus a dog, and Girl Scout leader x 2. My yoga style is to fit it in whenever I can, even if that just means 5 minutes here or there. I am here to share…
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