The Power of Presence
eBook - ePub

The Power of Presence

A Guide to Mindfulness Practices in Early Childhood

  1. 208 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Power of Presence

A Guide to Mindfulness Practices in Early Childhood

About this book

The Power of Presence: A Guide to Mindfulness Practices in Early Childhood is written for today's educators who feel pressured by unrealistic demands, are overwhelmed by the daily chaos of early childhood teaching, and seek to find peace in their classrooms. • Find and foster your own awareness • Cultivate and encourage mindfulness practices in your classroom • Nurture mindfulness, openness, curiosity, and calm throughout the day • Create an inclusive classroom that accepts and encourages all children A more peaceful, present learning environment will help children to reclaim their safe, joyful, confident, and competent approach to learning. The adults in the children's lives, whether families or educators, will also thrive in this mindful approach with more patience, focus, and confidence. Together, they'll be able to breathe in blue skies and reach new heights of learning.

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Information

Publisher
Gryphon House Inc.
Year
2020
Print ISBN
9780876598313
eBook ISBN
9780876598320
Topic
Education
Subtopic
Early Childhood Education

Table of contents

  1. Preface
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. PART IThe Urgency to Know—Why It Matters More Than We Think
  4. Chapter 1
  5. If Not Now, When? Being Present for Young Children
  6. Chapter 2Being Present—What the Research Says about Mindfulness in Education
  7. Chapter 3
  8. Mindfulness and Social Justice: The Intersection of Dignity, Pride, and Respect
  9. Part II
  10. Chapter 4The Power of the Pause
  11. Chapter 5
  12. The Gift of Time: Unwrapping Presence in Early Childhood
  13. Chapter 6
  14. Space Exploration: The Pursuit of Safety in the Inner and Outer Spaces in Young Children’s Lives
  15. Part III
  16. Chapter 7
  17. Teaching Inclusively, Mindfully, Equitably
  18. Chapter 8
  19. Peace in the World: Where Does It Begin?
  20. Appendix
  21. Deepening a Daily Mindfulness Practice
  22. References and Recommended Readings