Jennifer Casa-Todd is a well-known Canadian teacher-librarian and author of KG Education's first-ever book club selection, Social LEADia: Moving Students from Digital Citizenship to Digital Leadership. Devon and Leah chat with Jennifer about her teaching practice, her favourite books (she's all about young adult fiction these days), how she takes care of herself (hint: it's not about disconnecting), and her go-to tech tools. Listen all the way to the end for a discount code to join KG Education's book club which launches on Februrary 22! 

Show notes with links at https://kgeducation.ca/jcasatodd/

Loving kindness (known as "metta") meditation is the practice of sending warm, kind thoughts to yourself and the people in your life. It's a great way to cultivate kindness and compassion while repeating a series of mantras. Committing to this practice regularly has been associated with more positive emotions, increased social connection, and greater self-compassion (among many other benefits cited in a variety of studies). Take ten minutes and give it a try 💜

Do you love to read but struggle to fit it in? In this podcast episode, Devon and Leah talk about why reading for pleasure is so important and share some tips for making time in your busy schedule to read. They also interview each other about their favourite books and how they use the Goodreads app to track what they're reading and what they'd like to read. Find out their hacks for squeezing in reading for pleasure and professional learning as well as get a sneak peek into KG Education's latest offering! 

Any time is the perfect time to set new goals and intentions, but there's nothing like a brand-new year to set or recommit to important goals! Beginning with breathwork and a body scan, this soothing guided meditation helps you hone in on short-term and long-term goals. 

The winter solstice is a time to acknowledge the shortest day of the year as a return to light--a time for both reflection and re-birth. Use this guided meditation as an opportunity to consider what you wish to release. Make space for new and exciting opportunities in the months ahead as you step from darkness to light. 

Devon shares current research and helpful strategies to identify and reframe your feelings during these challenging times. Visit the show notes to find more information about the topics she's discussed as well as how to access the MTS Educator Assistance Program and local mental health services. 

This 8-minute body scan guides you through a full-body relaxation experience, from the crown of your head to the tips of your toes. This meditation is perfect for the transition from school to home or to help you drift off to sleep.