Looking for ways to support emotional regulation in the classroom? In this episode of The Balanced Educator Podcast, we’re joined by Nicola Harvey, author of Mindful Little Yogis, who shares her expert insights on using mindfulness to help kids self-regulate.

Nicola, an experienced Special Needs Educator, Therapist, and Children’s Yoga and Mindfulness Practitioner, talks about how mindfulness can transform emotional regulation in students. She introduces the S.T.A.R. model and explains how it supports children’s development. We also dive into Dr. Dan Siegel and Dr. Tina Payne Bryson’s “Flipping Your Lid” hand model and how to use it with students to manage big emotions.