Mindfulness in Schools Project
For the flourishing of young minds
Elinor Brown explores how mindfulness can support us through change, the Bridges Transition Model and a practice for being present as we move between day-to-day activities. The first of a series of blogs looking at mindfulness and wellbeing through the rhythms of the school year. “Transition is not just a nice way to say change. […]
Five tips for guiding practices The guiding of the short practices in our courses is one of the things that can really unnerve teachers. While it may take you out of your comfort zone, it is the cornerstone of what the young people learn in the .b/Paws b/.breathe/dots courses, but it takes practice! Here is […]
How can we involve our parent community? Parents are an important part of the school community, and involving them in school life can be a fantastic opportunity whilst also sometimes feeling like a challenge. Providing information We encourage all schools who are teaching mindfulness to their students to let parents know that they are doing […]
#9: Some ideas and support for .b, Paws b and .breathe teachers We are aware that those who have trained with us to teach MiSP curricula will have a good deal to navigate as they move back into the classroom amidst the current pandemic. What follows is hopefully helpful guidance on how to: Navigate the […]
Some ideas and support for .b, Paws b and .breathe teachers As schools begin to re-open in this strange, post-lockdown period, we are aware that those who have trained with us to teach MiSP curricula will have a good deal to navigate as they move back into the classroom. What follows is hopefully helpful guidance […]
For many teachers the summer holidays this year will not provide the mental and physical break from school life that they need. Earlier this month the DfE published its guidance for the full opening of schools in September, outlining how all state-funded schools should prepare for all pupils, in all year groups, to return to […]
By Claire Kelly On a recent one-day .breathe training course (one of the first of many courses MiSP has transferred to an online format), there were some really rich discussions around transitions. The main focus was on the challenges and opportunities for the 9-14 year-old age group, including the transition between primary and secondary school; […]
#8: Teaching Mindfulness Online? Reflections on Safeguarding during School Closures As we ride the waves of uncertainty and daily changes to government guidance, our daily meetings at MiSP have been dominated by how we can best support students and teachers in the midst of school closures and restricted movement. We are also more than aware […]
On January 23rd, we held the first of our MiSP Reconnection & Continuing Professional Development Days in London in response to a number of requests from our community of trained teachers. The aim of the day was for people who have trained to teach .b and/or Paws b to connect with each other, share ideas, […]
Where can I network with other MiSP trained teachers? We know that training to teach mindfulness to children and young people with MiSP is a unique experience and there is often a great sense of community and warmth with other participants on the course. We hope to support our trained teachers and provide opportunities to […]