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Director of 'Skills with Frills Education' and all-round classroom geek.
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Mindfulness Hack – Follow these steps for Instant Calm. Anywhere. Any time!
Wanting to try out mindfulness but unsure where to start? Follow these steps to success and bring mindfulness to any moment.
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Become a Zen Master with these Mega Mindfulness Resources!
Looking to increase the attention, calm, quiet and happiness in your daily life? Or maybe the lives of those around you? These amazing mindfulness resources might just push you in the right direction.
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Would your students benefit from a Masterclass in Mindfulness? ‘Mind Masters’ is ready!
Would you like to support your students in building up their attention muscles, ability to self-regulate, social skills and overall self-esteem? Would you like to cut down on emotional outbursts and student anxiety, while increasing the level of calm in your classroom? Read on to hear why ‘Mind Masters’ might be just what your students need!
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5 Awesome Resources to support Children’s Mental Health
With so many resources now available on the subject of anxiety and mindfulness, sometimes it’s hard to ‘see the wood for the trees.’ Here are 5 recommendations from me, including some beautifully made and genuinely effective resources to support children’s mental health both at home or at school.
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Help your students to find their inner ‘Wellbeing Warrior’
Introducing our brand new wellness workshop, ‘Wellbeing Warriors,’ aimed at giving children the tools needed to live happy, fulfilling lives.
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Teaching students with an ‘XBox imagination?’ Bring the game to them!
When teaching students whose imagination is locked within the confines of their games console, learn how a ‘can’t beat ’em, join ’em’ approach can actually produce some brilliant creative writing.
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Top 10 Tips for Supply Teachers, Trainee Teachers and NQTs
Think that a supply teacher has no means of making a difference? Think again. Read my top tips to find just out how supply teachers can ensure that their students learn and enjoy, just as they do themselves.
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What if we set goal systems instead of goals?
As the new year approaches, consider this alternative approach to goal setting.
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QUICK PICS: You can’t pour from an empty cup.
A reminder to take some time for yourself as the year draws to a close, preferably involving Indian Head Massage if at all possible.
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‘Ice Cool’ Creative Writing: Mindfulness-based Literacy
One of my favourite lesson ideas for primary teachers/parents/anyone wanting to encourage creative thought and awesome winter poetry.