Starting in January 2026, MC4ME will be training teachers, staff and students at Carkenord Elementary in the L'Anse Creuse School District.
​This 6-week training involves 10 teachers and staff and 8 classrooms
of students, and you're invited to follow along!  Each week we will post updates about our lessons, progress and hopefully some cool, "AH-HA" moments and stories. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X and
​stay tuned!

We are GRATEFUL to have had opportunity to provide our Be Well Retreats to teachers and staff from Farmington, L'Anse Creuse, and Livonia this past  year at no charge. Thanks to generous grant funding, we're continuing to offer FREE 3-hour mini-mindfulness retreats designed to support your wellness and equip you with ways to stay balanced and less stressed! Contact us to learn more.

This picture book by the renowned author of Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer, tells a touching story of a young child who, by paying attention to her senses and the natural world, comes to appreciate the importance of being mindful of the Earth.  Beautifully illustrated, the tale begins with young Bud seeing the busyness of adults around and wondering what she might do to contribute. Her wise grandmother encourages her to explore the surrounding sights and sounds in nature. Through close observation of plants, animals and birds, Bud discovers the gifts of inter-connectedness that each brings. ​

​I first discovered mindfulness in 2017 while pursuing my Educational Specialist degree in Leadership. It was the first time since 2001 that I felt comfortable sitting still and connecting my breath to the present moment. After experiencing a personal tragedy, I had been holding my breath for so long that simply allowing myself to breathe and focus on nothing else felt enlightening. ​Through mindfulness practice, I experienced a profound sense of calm, and my ability to be present and prioritize self-care grew stronger. It was truly life-changing. Living in the present moment, taking a breath when emotions run high, and reflecting, are the aspects of mindfulness that have transformed my life.

What is the connection between climate change and meditation? Everything. Climate change is a first-tier concern in our world today.
​The effects of climate change on the environment, e.g. extreme weather conditions, rising seas, and wildfires, can cause fear, anxiety, and helplessness among young people. The authors of this article make the compelling  case for integrating an ecological perspective into SEL (Social Emotional Learning) practices in schools.