Classrooms feel different—and Generation Alpha is part of the reason why.

Episode Chapters:

(00:00) What Is Generation Alpha

(02:00) Why Gen Alpha Feels Different

(05:13) Mindfulness Curriculum for Gen Alpha

(14:33) Mindfulness in the Classroom

(25:00) Practical Classroom Strategies

(32:52) Teacher Wellbeing & Takeaways

To learn more about Queen D. Michele and her work, visit:

https://www.fulaamerican.org/

Annie sits down with educator and mindfulness curriculum creator Queen D. Michele to explore what makes Generation Alpha different—and what teachers can do to support this new generation of learners.

Generation Alpha students are growing up with constant technology and stimulation, which shapes their attention, behavior, and emotional development. Queen shares how mindfulness can help students build attention, self-awareness, and emotional regulation, while offering practical classroom strategies that don’t add more to teachers’ plates.

What you’ll learn:

• What makes Generation Alpha different from previous generations

• How technology and early digital exposure impact attention and behavior

• Simple mindfulness routines teachers can implement immediately

• Strategies for supporting students’ emotional regulation and connection

• How teacher wellbeing impacts classroom success

  
  

Packed with practical advice and teacher-centered strategies, this episode helps educators rethink how they approach student behavior, attention, and emotional development in today’s classrooms.

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