Summer Opportunities with Ms. Baker
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Interactive Author Read
In-Person
Art & Mindfulness Club
ONLINE
Ms. Baker will read her book “Mindful Maddie” which is packed with ways to manage and cope with tough emotions. She will then engage youngsters (and adults if present) in some fun mindful activities and games.
Join Ms. Baker online for her fun and engaging class “Art & Mindfulness” where kids learn all about mindfulness and easy way to practice it, while building confidence through art projects!
Perfect for Schools, Libraries & School Organizations
Perfect for Summer Activities for kids
Ivy Baker
Mindset Coach for kids
My goal is to help kids to be free of the limiting beliefs they may have about themselves.
I'm here to help our youngsters to become more mindful, resilient, and emotionally balanced while becoming friends with their emotions!
ivybaker | Artist | Author | Mindset Coach for Kids
Ivy Baker is a trusted partner of schools, families and students, providing activities and games that extend the learning of mindfulness and social emotional principles.
Ms. Baker has been lending her support to schools in Baltimore County and Baltimore City since 2013. She acquired her training in Restorative Practice and Teen Life Coaching certification through The Center of Social Emotional Wellness while serving at Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School. Under the leadership and mentorship of Damia Thomas, Rosalind Fleming and Fahari Makini, she received hands-on, comprehensive training in classroom management and restorative practices.
She has helped to expand Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives across multiple schools by: teaching her Art and Mindfulness class, visiting schools to spread a positive message of mindfulness through engaging Mindful Assemblies, as well as Afterschool Enrichment classes which have been thriving since 2020 in collaboration with Creative Development Studios.
Ms. Baker fosters an inclusive, emotionally safe environment that nurtures the developmental needs of each youth she works with. Her magnetic personality, warmth, and optimistic outlook are welcomed by both students and educators alike. With adept classroom management skills, she effortlessly establishes expectations, routines, and authentic connections.
Driven by her commitment to empower youth, Ms. Baker has expanded her services to include Mindset Coaching for kids and Mindful Assemblies, furthering her mission to promote mindfulness, a growth mindset, kindness, compassion and managing emotions. Through interactive games, original songs and guided practices, students will flourish as they delve into the realm of mindfulness and mastering the art of befriending their emotions.
“Don’t let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity or your curiosity.”
-Mae Jemison
Schools & Organizations
Johnston Square Elementary School
Graceland Park Elementary School
Holabird Acedemy
Baltimore Urban Debate League
Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter School
Parks & People
Creative Development Studios
Stemmers Run Middle School
Chase Elementary School
The Y of Central MD
Keys 2 Life, Inc.
Ms. Baker gets an annual background check and has been fingerprinted with Baltimore County Public Schools. Available upon request.
Mindful Assemblies for Schools & Community Centers
Literacy
Kids Being Kids!
Literacy in children is pivotal as it empowers them to communicate effectively, comprehend the world around them, and unlock a lifetime of learning and opportunities.
Kids grow up quickly in today's world, wanting to look, act, and be treated as older. Mindful Assemblies advocate for embracing childhood, letting loose, and enjoying carefree moments.
Social Skills
Inner Happiness
The social skills taught in Mindful Assemblies equips kids with the abilities to identify and manage emotions, collaborate with others, and thrive in various social settings throughout their lives.
Cultivating inner happiness in children helps lay the foundation for self-esteem, healthy relationships, and the ability to cope with life's challenges effectively.
Mindful Assemblies Agenda
Assemblies can range from 30-45 minutes. Activities may vary.
10 min - Intro, About Ms. Baker, Rules and Hand Signals
5 min - Mindfulness & Gratitude: Why it’s important
10 min - Would You Rather Game with Reflection
10 min - The Gratitude Song & Gratitude Challenge
10 min - Closing Reflection & Breathing Activity
Mindset Coaching
What is Mindset Coaching?
Who is it for?
Mindset coaching is simply helping kids to identify and reshape their limiting beliefs, attitudes, and thought patterns to cultivate a positive, growth mindset, fostering resilience, confidence, compassion for others and a love for learning.
Ms. Baker provides both individual and small group mindset coaching for kids in 1st grade up to 6th grade.
How do I sign up?
Where does coaching take place?
Visit ivybaker.com to request a booking call. You will be able to sign up during that call.
Ms. Baker will come to your school or organization’s location to conduct Mindset Coaching Sessions.
Mindset Coaching
Learning Goals
01.
Gain self-awareness & self-confidence
02.
Use coping skills to manage emotions
03.
Gain life skills and social skills
04.
More MindFUL activities less MindLESS activities
05.
Strategies to set and reach personal/academic goals
You have within you,
the strength, patience
and passion to reach the stars and change the world
Feedback
Whitney Jackson
Ms. Barnes
LMCJ Crew Parent
Creative Development Studios
We really enjoyed visiting your class today and loved how super engaged the students were. We also loved how patient you were with the class.
You have great class management and redirection skills. All of the sites love what you're doing. Great job Ivy, keep up to good work! We appreciate all that you do. Thank you!
“Thank you for always being so open and warm with me. You have impacted my and my daughter’s lives in a way I can’t say I’ve ever experienced. Because of you she has become confident to be who she is at any moment.
She’s become more articulate and better able to express herself by first sitting in her thoughts. You are genuinely concerned about all your crew...thank you.”
Feedback
Your warmth, engagement, and overall management of the kiddos is commendable. We appreciate the effort you put in to creating a positive learning environment.
We believe that your commitment and teaching methods contributes greatly to the success of our programs. The kids just won’t stop talking about Ms. Baker!
-Tricia Onyango, Site Director
The Y of Central MD
“I loved how Ms. Baker incorporated mindfulness into a fun hour. My son really enjoyed it!”
-Graceland Park Parent
“Thank you for all your words of encouragement”
-LMCJ Scholar, Brittany
“Ms. Baker, thanks for always making me smile. You are so positive when you have you coffee lol jk. I will try to be positive like you :-)”
-Kenadie
“Thank you for the mini talks and hugs. They mean a lot to me.”
-LMCJ Scholar, Cori
“Live in an abundance of what you create in your imagination. See it unfold right before your eyes. Walk boldly in it and live joyfully and unapologetically. Dare to break the mold and don’t copy and paste your identity. No filters needed. Dare to be different. Be Fearlessly You!”
-Ivy Baker
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