Curriculum
As we prepared to open DC’s newest middle school, we knew it was critically important to plan for intentional social emotional learning opportunities. Many developmental psychologists recommend meditation and mindfulness practices to be taught to adolescent students as their bodies and brains continue to grow and change. We were thrilled to partner with the Peace of Mind team to bring the curriculum to our middle school students in our inaugural year! As our students learn and practice self-regulation and conflict resolution strategies from the curriculum, we know it will support their well-balanced development and achievement.
– DCPS Principal Megan Vroman
The Peace of Mind Core Curriculum for Middle School (Grades 6-8)
The Peace of Mind Core Curriculum for Middle School includes 32 lessons that offer a foundation in mindfulness, neuroscience, social emotional learning and conflict resolution to help students increase personal well-being and develop the tools to work for social justice. This curriculum prepares students to address bias, discrimination and racism with compassion and skill. It also includes an extensive resource section to help educators prepare to teach challenging social justice topics. Each 45 minute lesson starts with mindfulness practice co-led by a student (or students). Lessons finish with Peace Partners, paired discussions that help to build class cohesion and compassion.


Middle School Classroom Bundle
Everything you need to fully equip your classroom:
- The Peace of Mind Core Curriculum for Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- 1 Brain Anchor Chart
- 1 large Ways to Practice Mindfulness Poster (English or Spanish)
- 1 set of Peace of Mind’s Mindfulness Practice Cards (English or Spanish)
- 1 Conflict CAT game
Counselor Bundle for PreK-8
Everything you need to work with elementary students
- The Peace of Mind Core Curriculum for Early Childhood, Grades 1&2, Grade 3 and Grades 4-5
- The Peace of Mind Core Curriculum for Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- The Peace of Mind Social Justice Lesson Supplement for Grades 3-5
- The full set of Peace of Mind Storybooks: Marleigh is Mindful, Rosie’s Brain, Henry is Kind, Sergio Sees the Good, Tyaja Uses the Think Test, El Cerebro de Rosita
- 1 Brain Anchor Chart and 1 Toolbox Anchor Chart
- 1 large Ways to Practice Mindfulness Poster (English or Spanish)
- 1 set of Peace of Mind’s Mindfulness Practice Cards (English or Spanish)
- 1 Conflict CAT Card Game
- 1 Brainy the Puppet


Professional Development
Visit our Professional Development page to learn more about training and community of practice opportunities.