Using Mindfulness to Improve Learning: 40 Meditation Exercises for School and Home

More about the book

Written by an experienced school and meditation teacher, this book is packed with tried and tested mindfulness exercises and relevant follow-up wellbeing, pastoral and academic activities for anyone working with young people. It includes discussions about education and wellbeing, anecdotes from real life experience, numerous testimonies from students and teachers, as well as easy-to follow instructions and plenty of useful in-depth explanations. All activities in this book link to variety of school subjects, including science, maths, philosophy, music, art and sport. Divided into two parts, the book explores: What mindfulness and grounding is How mindfulness and grounding works at home, in daily life and in education How teachers can use mindfulness and grounding in the classroom and how parents can support it at home What effects can be expected from mindfulness meditation This book is an invaluable resource for secondary teachers, youth workers and parents and can be used in classrooms, pastoral offices, youth clubs or at home.