This collection of engaging and simple to use activities will help teachers to develop children-s mental and emotional wellbeing while also including the thinking skills necessary for learning.
The authors show how developing such skills within the context of a wellbeing agenda aids children-s motivation, their ability to concentrate and their willingness to explore, investigate and question, bringing huge benefits for children-s sense of achievement, self-confidence and resilience. Drawing on a wealth of practical activities that include both creative and critical ways of thinking, chapters cover:
- Wellbeing in the Classroom;
- Emotional Resourcefulness;
- Relaxation and Meditation;
- Mindfulness and Reflectiveness;
- Being Well.
Jumpstart! Wellbeing is a treasure trove of fun activities and ideas for building wellbeing and its constituent skills into the curriculum.
