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Children have to deal with all kinds of stimuli and are increasingly suffering from stress. Mindfulness helps them develop skills for relaxation, concentration and regulating emotions, so they can stay balanced. It is a proven and successful method for stress reduction. Mindful at School is a practical source of inspiration so you can introduce mindfulness to your class in a simple and playful way. In this book, you'll find: - the vision and background of mindfulness - research into the effect of mindfulness on children - tips for guiding mindfulness with your group - 52 complete mindfulness exercises Doing mindfulness exercises with your group creates a quiet, peaceful moment and gives you renewed energy for the rest of your school day. The book includes additional information and relaxing music which are available at the website: www.mindfulatschool.com. Irma Smegen Irma's motto is 'Education can be enjoyable for each and every child'. The role of play is crucial to everything she develops. That's why she writes educational books to inspire colleagues. Irma's company 'Speel je Wijs' (Play your own tune/Play to get wiser) offers training courses and lectures for professionals working with children, including mindfulness training. She is also a professor at the International Teacher Education Program at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences. Heart 4 Education: 10% of the profit from this book will be used to improve educational opportunities for less fortunate children.

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Irma Smegen (1970) is the founder of Speel je wijs (Play your own tune/PLay to get wiser) - a company in the Netherlands that strives to improve education and a playful environment for children. Irma has been working with children her entire life. Along the way, she has balanced various roles: as a primary school and kindergarten teacher, writer, designer, day care leader, director and speaker. For eighteen years, she was a lecturer of drama, arts & culture at the Education department of Stenden University. Irma writes educational books, develops educational products and organises trainings for professionals working with children. She speaks at national and international congresses about her teaching methods and the positive effects of it on learning. Playful learning and mindfulness are the main ingredients in Irma's work.

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