The Mahtomedi Area Preschool program recently hosted a Conscious Discipline Community Connection event, inviting caregivers and community members to learn from our Early Childhood teachers about MAP’s social-emotional (SEL) curriculum called Conscious Discipline.
Conscious Discipline has been an integral part of Mahtomedi’s approach to early childhood education for the past four years and is one way our educators are committed to providing a world-class education for our students and families. Rooted in trust and emotional safety, the practices in Conscious Discipline promote a healthy school culture, while fostering key skills in our youngest learners, including resilience and self-regulation. These skills are key in their early development, especially as they make the transition to Kindergarten!
The event was an opportunity for families to build community while getting a first-hand look at how our SEL framework plays out in the classroom. After coffee and conversation, caregivers rotated through mini learning sessions, where our Early Childhood teachers modeled Conscious Discipline strategies and routines.
When asked about how the event empowers our community, Early Childhood Director Angie Lundblad shared this: “Parents are children’s first teachers, so the more we can support parents, the more we support children.” Thank you to the families who engaged in lifelong learning with us!