Hey Everyone! Yesterday was Mother’s Day and if you are anything like me, you adore your mother and have a lot of respect for her. I’d like to share a poem that I relate to and that I feel illustrates the relationship I have with my mother: A Mother When you’re a child she walks [...]

Hey Everyone! I’m so glad to be back writing another post! In honor of Earth Day last Sunday, Calm Classroom’s theme this week has been all about protecting our planet. I’m in full support of being eco friendly because we have just this ONE planet to live on. Yes, unfortunately, Mars isn’t ready for us [...]

This Saturday, April 21st, the Luster Learning Institute Young Professionals Action Board will be hosting its first event! Yoga & Brunch will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield from 10:00am-1:00pm. The Hatha Yoga mat class will be taught by Luster Learning Institute’s co-founder, Joy Luster and a short presentation on Calm Classroom [...]

Hi Everyone! My name is Annie, and I am Calm Classroom’s new intern! Let me tell you a little bit about myself. I’m a twenty three year old college student (soon to be graduate) from Lake Zurich, Illinois. I go to Western Illinois University in Macomb and I’ve been studying Graphic Communications for three years [...]

On March 28th, we visited Robert A. Black Magnet School and caught up with Principal, Thomas Little and Assistant Principal, Andrew McIntosh. We trained Black school in the summer of 2011 and we were so happy to hear that teachers and students in both buildings are using and enjoying the curriculum. Mr. McIntosh told us [...]

We trained the Galapagos Charter Schools (one in Rockford and one in Chicago) this past August and just received these wonderful, creative “Calm Scholar” techniques, written by Mrs. Brace’s 2nd grade class at the Rockford campus! Here’s what Director, Rebecca Denzer had to say about this exciting project: “In our 2nd grade classes, the instructors [...]

The Luster Learning Institute Young Professionals Action Board is hosting its first event and YOU are invited! We are so excited to share Calm Classroom and the work we are doing in Chicago and suburban schools with family, friends, colleagues, and interested community members. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP no later than [...]

“With the coming of spring, I am calm again.” ~ Gustav Mahler “I am Calm” technique Feel your feet flat on the floor and straighten your back. Breathe normally and relax. As you breathe in through your nose, feel the air entering. As you breathe out through your nose, feel the air leaving. Breathe in [...]

We recently had the opportunity to ask Disney teachers for some feedback regarding the Calm Classroom program. We trained the k-4th grade teachers in the winter of 2011 and trained te 5-8th grade teachers this fall. “I had students try meditation when they had a headache. IT worked. I also use it before tests.” “My [...]

Last Friday, we met with Sauda Porter, Principal of Perspectives Middle Academy. We met Sauda initially three years ago when we first trained her school. We have remained in good contact with her over the last few years and are so happy to know that the Calm Classroom program is still thriving at her school. [...]