50 Fantastic Ideas for Mindfulness

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_______________ The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting. Introducing mindfulness in Early Years settings equips young children with life-long skills that develop as they mature. 50 Fantastic Ideas for Mindfulness features a range of activities that enable children to build awareness of their emotions, focus on the present and empathise more easily with others. From ideas to manage distractions to games for independence, this collection of ideas includes colourful photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, making it a fantastic resources to bring mindfulness into the Early Years.

Tammie Prince has 25 years' teaching experience in primary education across two countries - the UK and the USA. She has been a headteacher of an outstanding primary academy for eight years and a National Leader of Education for five years, supporting other schools in their ongoing improvement. Her academy is the lead school in one of the first designated Teaching School Alliances in the country and she believes that school-to-school support improves life chances for all children. For more from Tammie, follow her on Twitter @Ed_Tmprince or visit her blog: http://educationsvoice.wordpress.com.