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Featured Practices
![Professionals laughing in a meeting](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Share_A_Laugh_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Share a Laugh
Get a quick dose of joy by listening to laughter.
![Help students plan enjoyable activities as a form of self-care](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pleasant_events_for_students_1320x710-495x270.jpg)
Pleasant Events Calendar for Students
Help students plan enjoyable activities as a form of self-care
![Young woman sitting on the ground and watching the stars. Stars are digital illustration.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Awe_Inspiring_Affirmations-495x270.jpg)
Awe-Inspiring Affirmations
Cultivate joy, optimism, and hope through student-written affirmations.
![Students and staff lessen their stress by changing their outlook on a negative event.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Finding_Silver_Linings_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Seeing the Positive Side of Things
Students and staff lessen their stress by changing their outlook on a negative event.
![Students spend a day or two doing a variety of meaningful activities.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Creating_Happy_Memories_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Take-Home Skill: Creating Happy Memories
Students spend a day or two doing a variety of meaningful activities.
![Three children coloring while lying on the floor](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Art_on_Purpose_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Art on Purpose
Students explore what is meaningful to them through art
![Small network of pins (Thumbtack)and string, An arrangement of colorful pins linked together with string on a pale blue background suggesting a network of connections.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Contemplating_Awe_Inspiring_Systems-495x270.jpg)
Contemplating Awe-Inspiring Systems
Experience the vast interconnectedness of our world
![Happy senior teacher singing with large group of elementary students whole are playing musical instruments on a lass.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/In_Harmony_with_Sound_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
In Harmony with Sound
Play sound in a circle to synchronize and create a harmonious vibe among students
![Two friendly students in deep conversation on a walk](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/36_questions_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
36 Questions to Help Kids Make Friends
A fun, fast way for students to develop close friendships
![Neighborhood homes surrounded by flood water](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Inspiring_Climate_Awareness_through_Gratitude_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Inspiring Climate Awareness Through Gratitude
Students consider the impact of climate change on something they love in nature.
![A sunset on the coast](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bring_Inspiration_to_Staff_Meetings_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Bring Inspiration to Staff Meetings
Staff members lessen their stress through an experience of awe.
![Teacher studying school books in class with high school kids](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Mindset_Boosting_Messages_for_Math_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Mindset Boosting Messages for Math
Boost students’ growth mindset in math through a short video and discussion.
![Mentally cultivate kindness toward yourself and consider how you might be of service to others](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Imagining_Flourishing_and_Kindness_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Imagining Flourishing and Kindness: A Mindfulness Practice for Adults
Mentally cultivate kindness toward yourself and consider how you might be of service to others
![Ideas for promoting family involvement through the joy of dance](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Stepping_Up_Family_Engagement_Through_Dance_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Stepping Up Family Engagement Through Dance
Ideas for promoting family involvement through the joy of dance
![Students explore and write about what makes a good life, using Aristotle as a guide.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/What_Is_A_Flourishing_Life_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
What Is A Flourishing Life?
Students explore and write about what makes a good life.
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