Mindfulness Heartfulness Physical Health Social-Emotional Learning
Vision Statement: At Cresskill, we believe that all children should be given tools that allow them to recognize their own limitless potential, to identify and capitalize on their unique talents and to be proud of who they are in our world. We aim to foster a strong internal foundation, complete with coping skills and strategies, so that external stressors can be managed and optimized. We intend to create and nurture an environment that encourages students to take necessary risks, grow from their mistakes, cope with failures, and develop social-emotional resilience. We focus on mind, body, heart, and relationship skills in order to support the whole child in their growth and development.
The content of the lessons are based off of research on emotional intelligence, resilience, post-traumatic growth, neuroscience, mindfulness/ focused attention, and Social Emotional Learning. The whole child—mind, heart, and body—is supported through these lessons. Components of each lesson are derived from the Choose Love, Mindful Schools, and Second Step curriculum.