Provider Details
Provider: Ivy Baker
Teaching Artist
The G.U.M Squad Program (Growing Up Mindfully) is a program which teaches kids how to manage emotions, make positive choices and grow strong character from the inside out. This unique, fun and engaging program uses art to teach kids about mindfulness and how to implement mindfulness practices in everyday life.
Program Director, Ivy Baker, has been lending her support to schools in Baltimore County and Baltimore City since 2013. She acquired her training in Restorative Practice from 2018-2020 and her Teen Life Coaching certification through The Center of Social Emotional Wellness in 2018.
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.
Events and Programs Offered
G.U.M Squad Club
The G.U.M Squad Program (Growing Up Mindfully) helps kids to manage emotions, make positive choices and grow strong character from the inside out. The G.U.M Squad Club is a small group program that meets during the school day. Each session focuses on one of the…
Program/Event Format:
In School Workshop, After School/Weekend
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design
"Mindful Maddie" Read Aloud and Art Activity
Students will journey into the world of Mindful Maddie. They’ll discover how she uses her 5 senses and mindfulness to manage her big emotions in different scenarios in her life. Each session will begin with reading a Mindful Maddie aloud. During the read aloud, student…
Program/Event Format:
In School Workshop, After School/Weekend
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Storytelling
G.U.M Squad Mindfulness Assembly
Looking for a fresh way to boost your school’s emotional culture and support students’ well-being? The G.U.M. Squad Assembly is an interactive, engaging experience designed to help students Grow Up Mindfully (G.U.M.). This isn’t just another assembly—it’s a fun-filled, hands-on program where students learn to…
Program/Event Format:
In School Workshop, In School Performance
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design, Storytelling, Music
Mindful Expression Workshop
Looking for a powerful way to support the well-being of your students, teachers, and school community? The Mindful Expression Workshop offers a unique art therapy experience designed to help participants release burdens, tap into their deeper emotions, and gain new perspectives. Participants are guided through…
Program/Event Format:
In School Workshop, In School Performance, After School/Weekend, Professional Development
Art Forms:
Visual Art and Design