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Wellness At Home

Inspiring the hearts and minds of students is at the core of our educational philosophy. Research consistently shows that focusing on wellness improves academic performance, mental wellness and improves student’s confidence, empathy toward others and ability to manage difficult emotions. Below are a few activities you can use to inspire your child - mind, body and heart at home.

Girl with curly red hair, seated cross legged on a blanket in a meditative pose.

Mind

Students minds work hard all day long as they practice new skills and learn new things in classes. It's important to give our brains breaks from time to time so we can focus on the present, recharge our minds and be ready to jump back in to learning.

Young boy with glasses leaning against a fence surrounding a baseball field.

Body

As we learn and grow, it's important to keep our bodies active throughout the day to strike a balance between mind and body. Below are a few ideas to stretch your body and get moving!

15-Minute Yoga for Teens
Just Dance: YMCA
Shoot Hoops: Take a few minutes to go outside as a family and shoot baskets. Play a game of "HORSE" or have a family free-throw contest.
Childhood Games: Take 15-minutes to go outside and teach your children a favorite childhood game you played growing up. Tag, hopscotch, four-square, double dutch jump rope, hide & seek and more! Click here for inspiration!

Heart

Our daily lives are filled with challenges and a variety of emotions. As we learn to navigate the ups and downs of learning and day-to-day activities, it's important to incorporate things in our day that touch our heart, fill us with gratitude and bring us joy!

Pillars of Virtue

Optima Education weaves character lessons and social-emotional learning into everything we do through our Pillars of Virtue: Courage, Courtesy, Honesty, Perseverance, Self-Government, Service and Responsibility. Below are a few activities to practice these virtues at home.

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