Ted-Ed Presentation

 On December 9, 2017, a Ted-Ed Dive event was hosted at Grover Middle School where educators from around New Jersey were able to come and give their own experiences with Ted clubs at their schools. 

We were able to present in 6 different sessions - 45 minutes each, all of which were presented to students from other schools and even to adults and educators in the area. We highlighted the fact that in the 2014-2015 school year, 120 students in out school district were sent for outside mental health evaluations and 40 of them were hospitalized due to suicidal mindsets.

Soon after, we introduced the autopilot activity and the explanation behind it, explaining importance of staying present and turning autopilot off. Then came our yoga activity, where we led them through postures they could use in their daily life. After performing few postures, we showed them the benefit of gratitude jounraling and made everyone write something they are grateful for. After collecting the papers, we explained what and how meditation could we used and incorporate in their lives. A 3-minute meditation was enacted and then finally we concluded with the chocolate meditation, offering both Hershey Kisses and Jolly Ranchers (for anyone with allergies to chocolate), finally concluding one of our sessions ready for the next one!