Mindfulness in the Classroom: Simple Skills for Peace and Productivity in the Classroom

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Table of Content Introduction 4 What is Mindfulness?

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Why Mindfulness? – The Benefits

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How? Common models of Bringing Mindfulness to your School

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How to Use this Book

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How this Programme Relates to the Curriculum

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How to Assess

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Objectives - SPHE

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Objectives - SPHE

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Unit 1 Mindful Listening

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Unit 2 Mindful Breathing

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Unit 3 Heartfulness/Sending Kind Thoughts

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Unit 4 Mindful Thinking – Optimism/Pessimism

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Unit 5 Mindful Breathing 2

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Unit 6 Mindful Movement

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Unit 7 Gratitude 97 Unit 8 Mindful Action

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Tips/Ideas for Teaching Mindfulness Informally

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Creating a Mindful Environment

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My Mindfulness Log

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My Gratitude Log

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Teacher Mindfulness in the Classroom

Pupil

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