Sound Discipline is recognizing Talbot Hill Elementary School in Renton as a Champion for their intentional work developing a ‘Mindfulness Room’ in their school. The Talbot Hill ‘Mindfulness Room’ was born out of a desire to create a space where all students (and staff) could go to address social-emotional needs. It provides a safe place to recharge and regulate before returning to the learning environment, and aligns with school improvement efforts to follow trauma-informed practices to best serve students and staff members. This space removes barriers to academic success by addressing and responding to the social-emotional needs of students that might otherwise impede their learning. 

The Mindfulness Room is where students can breathe, exercise, and most importantly, regulate, before re-entering their classroom. The team’s vision is to have a room with a Zen-like feel, including relaxing music, dimmed lights, yoga mats and cards, exercise balls, jump ropes, comfortable seating, and different sensory and art options.  Using these tools and supports, students regulate and rejuvenate, leaving ready to connect and learn. 

In taking care of students’ mental and physical health, Talbot Hill staff are caring for the whole child. Thank you, Talbot Hill, for addressing the social-emotional learning and health of students. You are are creating a solid foundation on which learning can be built.

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