5/8/2023 0 Comments Mindup curriculum![]() So Goldie created The Hawn Foundation, an organization whose mission is to "equip children with the social and emotional skills they need to lead smarter, healthier, and happier lives." Hawn believes that "we need to rethink our approach to classroom education, integrating neuroscience with the latest social and emotional learning techniques." Your Brain on Stress ![]() "I figured, let's make school a really cool place to go." ![]() I thought, what about their excitement around learning?" Hawn was determined to do something about it. "There was so much memorization, and so many books that my children were getting back problems. As she grew up and became a mother herself, she was troubled by elements of her kids' school experience. The experience forever shaped how Hawn views education, including the importance of making learning pleasurable and empowering for young people. ![]() They didn't need me to become a doctor or a lawyer-they saw what my talents were and nurtured them." While coping with these academic challenges, Hawn was fortunate enough to realize that "none of it meant that I was stupid." However," she says, her voice brightening, "my parents were very supportive. "I was dyslexic, and I had some reading comprehension problems, which could have made me feel inferior. In particular, her years as a schoolgirl were challenging. PHOTO COURTESY OF GOLDIE HAWNÄ«ut it hasn't always been easy for Hawn. She also has a loving family-her longtime partner is actor Kurt Russell, and she is a devoted mother to her children, including the Oscar-nominated actress Kate Hudson. She is beloved around the world for her bubbly personality and her star turns in the classic 1960s television show Laugh-In the romantic comedy Cactus Flower (1969), for which she won an Academy Award and as the endearing title character in Private Benjamin (1980) among many other films. Legendary actress Goldie Hawn leads what many would call a charmed life. With the MindUp program, students are learning how their brains operate-and reaping the benefits of mindfulness in the classroom. How Goldie Hawn is Redefining Stress Management in the Classroom Classroom management tips and content-area activities help you extend the benefits of MindUP throughout your day, week, and year! Includes a full-color, innovative teaching poster with fascinating facts about the brain! A comprehensive guide to helping all learners focus and reach their potential through brain-centered management and teaching strategies! Includes a full-color, innovative teaching poster with fascinating facts about the brain! Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.By Susannah Gora, Section Editors: Goldie Hawn and Judy Willis ![]() The lessons fit easily into any schedule and require minimal preparation. Each lesson offers easy strategies for helping students focus their attention, improve their self-regulation skills, build resilience to stress, and develop a positive mind-set in both school and life. This research-based curriculum features 15 lessons that use the latest information about the brain to dramatically improve behavior and learning for all students. ![]()
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