5 Ways to Help Build Resilience in Your Child
Many parents and teachers can attest to seeing their child throw their hands in the air and give up because a task is too hard, but how do we teach resilience so our children can build skills to tackle larger tasks throughout their lives. According to family psychologist Sally-Anne McCormack building resilience is a “matter […]
Basics of Mindfulness for Adults and Kids – Why Do We Need It In Schools?
Mindfulness is all about training yourself to focus on the present moment and accept your feelings, physical condition, and thoughts. According to mindfulness.org, mindfulness “suggests that the mind is fully attending to what’s happening, to what you’re doing, to the space you’re moving through. That might seem trivial, except … that we so often veer […]
5 Ways the Physical Education Curriculum Improves Wellbeing
Wellbeing in schools can be achieved in many ways. The mindfulness and wellbeing of students should always be at the centre of classroom teaching and within the hidden curriculum, but in terms of pedagogy, wellbeing can be incorporated in lesson plans and individual tasks. It is widely known that physical activity contributes positively to wellbeing, […]
Mindfulness in Action in Schools – Who Gets the Benefits?
Mindfulness is the state of being fully aware and focused, which helps alleviate stress, encourage proficiency and enhance wellbeing. Mindfulness can be incorporated as a philosophy behind many curricula in schools, which benefits students as well as teachers. By teaching mindfulness, students develop increased self-discipline, self-regulation and self-responsibility, which allows them to be more diligent […]
How Mindfulness in Children Sets Them Up for Future Success
Mindfulness has become a hot topic both in schools and the community in general. Recent research indicates that skills in awareness, focus and presence can enhance students’ wellbeing and academic success. But how does mindfulness training contribute so positively to wellbeing? Here’s 5 reasons mindfulness is so important to a child’s future: MINDFULNESS IMPROVES […]
Why Mindfulness and Wellbeing in the School Curriculum is a Sure-Fire Way to Ensure Student Success
Mindfulness is the state of being aware and present, improving focus and concentration, and thus enhancing wellbeing. The Australian Curriculum has responded to demands to promote wellbeing in schools for healthier, more mindful children and this is an excellent way to nurture students who will be resilient, focused, self-aware individuals. While teachers have always embedded […]
Social Emotional Learning in Children: Best Practice to Ensure Wellbeing
Children learn so much in their formative years, and parents and teachers have much to consider when influencing the growth of the young people in their care. Enhancing a child’s social and emotional learning (SEL), to ensure their wellbeing is prioritised, is a step in the right direction to promote resilience, independence and future success. […]
5 Tips For Choosing A Wellbeing Program That Works For You
There are many fantastic wellbeing programs in schools and in the broader community, that can help teachers and students to de-stress, become more self-aware and promote the creation of a positive environment. It’s important to choose a program that suits your school community, and allows you to get the best out of the experience. There […]
Investing in Professional Development: How Wellbeing in School Staff Breeds Healthier Kids
A healthy environment promotes healthy interpersonal interactions and a more productive workplace. This is equally true for schools. When a teacher is resilient, confident and mindful, it models good behaviour for children and creates a positive environment. This is not to say teachers are entirely responsible for a child’s outlook or behaviour. However, by showing […]
How Can Mindfulness Improve Children’s Lives?
How can mindfulness improve children’s wellbeing? In her 2013 study on mindfulness in schools, Katherine Weare said, “Work on mindfulness with young people is popular with both staff and students, has a developing presence and can be effective in promoting a very wide range of outcomes. When well taught and when practised regularly, it has […]