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 […]
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 […]
4 Crucial Steps To Mastering Self-Care
If you have ever felt bad for taking time out for yourself, stop right now. Despite some people believing that self-care is selfish or frivolous, we are here to tell you that it is one of the most selfless acts one can engage in. Ultimately, you are the best version of yourself when you are all […]
5 Tips To Kick Off A New Term With A Positive Mind
What does a new term actually mean to you? For a lot of us, a new term means new expectations, either from others or even from yourself. It can also mean new opportunities, to do things differently. A new term often comes with a sense of excitement but it could also come with a sense […]
6 Ways To Reduce Anxiety in Children
Anxiety in children is normal, just as it is in adults. Our bodies and minds are constantly stimulated, and just like an adult facing a massive workload, children can become overwhelmed by the world and its ways. Fairly so, considering they haven’t had the chance to experience the ups and downs of life just yet. […]
How To Prevent Post-Holiday Blues
Do you ever feel that the holiday has almost gone by before it has even begun? You have been longing to have more time with your family and for rest and recovery, to then all of a sudden realize that the holiday went by in a heartbeat and you find yourself back at work again […]
Resilience – The First Pillar of Wellbeing
We often hear about resilience yet, what is it? How can we build it in ourselves and others? Life Skills Group believes that every teacher, student and family member should have access to tools to build their wellbeing. Neuroscientist, Dr. Richard Davidson, believes that “well-being is fundamentally no different than learning to play the cello.” […]
5 Ways to Improve Young Children’s Decision-Making
Childhood is a time filled with enjoyment and discovery, at least when we’re unburdened by the sometimes stressful realities around us. Few things characterise what childhood represents better than learning to make choices and how they cause consequences, from eating a delicious handful of dirt as an infant, to becoming the ‘class clown’ in high school. It is crucial […]