Students need time in the day to be quiet and mindful; I believe the mind-up program and yoga are a very accessible way of incorporating this into the curriculum. Additionally, I believe all students require time outdoors exploring and learning in nature, in addition to experientially in the classroom. It is for these reasons that I hope to incorporate nature walks, outdoor lessons and a class garden into my year plan. For students to be successful I think they require a well organized, clean , and inviting classroom environment; some important aspects of this would be using natural elements and neutral colors in the classroom to create a calming atmosphere. Independent activities and resources will be organized for students in a way that is easy to access and upkeep. Students will share in the responsibility of caring for the classroom in the form of classroom jobs. I think beyond mindfulness which promotes “well-being, emotional awareness and regulation” it is important to incorporate silent thinking time and wait time into lessons to allow all students equitable opportunity to formulate thoughts and their own responses to questions, this will help  students to feel more comfortable in the class and confident in their ability to share their understandings