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

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 practical and thoughtful 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. is packed full of tried-and-tested activities and techniques and has 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 to supporting emotional and mental wellbeing in the primary classroom.

Product details

• Authors: Adrian Bethune, BETHUNE ADRIAN
• Assisted by: Anthony Seldon (Foreword)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2018
• EAN: 9781472951540
• ISBN: 978-1-4729-5154-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; SELF-HELP / General, EDUCATION / Elementary, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mindfulness & Meditation, EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / General, EDUCATION / Professional Development, SELF-HELP / Self-Management / Stress Management, coping with stress, teacher training, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Primary & middle schools, Primary and middle schools, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, Coping with / advice about stress, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies