Mindfulness in the Classroom

Mindfulness can be used in the classroom as a method to increase overall teacher effectiveness, raise student achievement, and reignite the joy of teaching and learning. Mindfulness in the Classroom introduces eight mindful principles that support social and emotional learning for teachers and students in today's schools, leading to increase

Season Mussey, Ed.D., loves teaching and learning. She believes that empowering teachers will improve schools, bring hope to families, and transform communities. She has a BA in Biology, an MA in curriculum design and an Ed.D. in teaching and learning. She lives in Austin, TX, with her beloved family and dog, Darwin.

Acknowledgments Part I: Mindfulness Matters How to Use This Book Mindfulness for Teaching and Learning: The Foundations A Mindfulness Framework Part Ii: The Eight Principles Principle 1: "I" Work Principle 2: Creativity Principle 3: Cultivating Connections Principle 4: Writing Principle 5: Breathing and Movement Principle 6: Gratitude Principle 7: Holding Space Principle 8: Commit-to-One Part Iii: To Teach And Learn A Call to Action Imagining a Mindful World References Appendix: Sample Lesson Plans About the Author