The Polyvagal Path to Joyful Learning: Transforming Classrooms One Nervous System at a Time

The optimal state for learning is one of safety, connection, motivation, and engagement.

Every student and teacher is different, but there’s one thing each has in common: a responsive nervous system ready for action. Whether it’s a fight breaking out on the playground, a difficult conversation with a parent, or an impromptu fire drill, understanding how the nervous system responds can help keep teachers and students on an even keel.

Polyvagal Theory (PVT) has had a tremendous impact on the me...