Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom: A practical guide to teaching happiness and positive mental health - Softcover

Adrian Bethune

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472951549 ISBN 13: 9781472951540

Publisher: Bloomsbury Education, 2018

Synopsis

The bestselling guide for teaching wellbeing and positive mental health in primary schools, packed with practical ideas for every classroom.

Evidence has shown that happy people (those who experience more positive emotions) perform better in school, enjoy healthier relationships, are generally more successful and even live longer! It is an ever-growing concern, therefore, that children's levels of happiness and wellbeing are decreasing, while their levels of stress, anxiety and depression are increasing. As a result, many schools and teachers are looking for accessible ways to address these mental health problems in young people.

In this must-read book, experienced teacher and advisor on children's wellbeing, Adrian Bethune, takes the latest evidence and research from the science of happiness and positive psychology and brings them to life. Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom is packed full of tried-and-tested activities and techniques, including mindfulness, positive reflection, physical activity and acts of kindness. With a foreword by Sir Anthony Seldon, former Master of Wellington College, well known for introducing and advocating happiness and wellbeing in education, it is an essential guide for supporting emotional and mental wellbeing in the primary classroom.

About this title

About the Author

Ian D. Armour is Assistant Professor of History at Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, Canada.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Education
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1472951549
• ISBN 13: 9781472951540
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224