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The bestselling guide for teaching wellbeing and positive mental health in primary schools, packed with practical ideas for every classroom.

Evidence has shown that happy people (those who experience more positive emotions) perform better in school, enjoy healthier relationships, are generally more successful and even live longer! It is an ever-growing concern, therefore, that children's levels of happiness and wellbeing are decreasing, while their levels of stress, anxiety and depression are increasing. As a result, many schools and teachers are looking for accessible ways to address these mental health problems in young people.

In this must-read book, experienced teacher and advisor on children's wellbeing, Adrian Bethune, takes the latest evidence and research from the science of happiness and positive psychology and brings them to life. Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom is packed full of tried-and-tested activities and techniques, including mindfulness, positive reflection, physical activity and acts of kindness. With a foreword by Sir Anthony Seldon, former Master of Wellington College, well known for introducing and advocating happiness and wellbeing in education, it is an essential guide for supporting emotional and mental wellbeing in the primary classroom.

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Bloomsbury Education
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6 Sept. 2018
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This is a wonderfully humane and useful book for teachers. Idea by idea it shows how the skills for living can be taught in practice. Beautifully written by a teacher who walks the talk. --Lord Richard Layard, Chairman of Action for Happiness

Children's mental wellbeing is so vitally important. Happier children learn more, cope better and are much more likely to make the most of their potential. Adrian Bethune is an inspiration and this book should be required reading for everyone involved in teaching young children. It's a perfect blend of scientific research, real-world experience and practical ideas that really make a difference. Highly recommended. --Dr Mark Williamson, Director of Action for Happiness, @actionhappiness

I can't wait for this book to be published! Adrian Bethune really knows how to condense the hard stuff and make it clear. The mindfulness chapter, in particular, is great and answers so many questions people might have. --Ruby Wax, Writer, Performer and Poster Girl for Mental Health --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Ian D. Armour is Assistant Professor of History at Grant MacEwan University, Edmonton, Canada. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07C6Z7T5Z
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Education; 1st edition (6 Sept. 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Adrian Bethune is a part-time teacher a primary school in Aylesbury, Deputy Chair of the Well Schools strategic board and the founder of Teachappy. In 2012, he was awarded a ‘Happy Hero’ medal by Lord Richard Layard at the House of Lords for his work on developing wellbeing in schools. In 2015, he was invited to speak at the Action For Happiness event, Creating A Happier World, on stage with the Dalai Lama. Adrian is author of the award-winning Wellbeing In The Primary Classroom – A Practical Guide To Teaching Happiness (Bloomsbury, 2018), co-author with Dr Emma Kell of A Little Guide to Teacher Wellbeing and Self-care (Sage, 2020) and lead author for the Oxford International Curriculum for Wellbeing (Oxford University Press, 2021). Find more at www.teachappy.co.uk

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mrs.wendy jean lowe

A must read for all primary staff.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2020

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Excellent read and validates everything any good teacher, so that's any teacher period, believes to be true. I've been teaching for 28 years now, no wish to ever be a manager, love teaching full time, but the last 5 years have been the most challenging to stay passionate about what I do and why I'm doing it. In these present times I pray that lessons will be learnt, that happiness and wellbeing for all children and staff are put to the core of all we do, without getting smothered by stress, pressure and general irreverence for what motivates us as human beings in order to to succeed...kindness, positivity, security, trust, faith, nurturing care, time,awareness, mindfulness, physical activity, learning through play, the ability to make mistakes without fear of failing, confidence ie.. Happiness, pride and love for ourselves and each other! Academic progress and the strength to have resilience in our ever changing, challenging world will then come in abundance.Never mind lost learning opportunities, no knowledge and understanding continues long term without a solid foundation of core preparation of the mind, body and soul. Through this book we are given back the permission to treat every child as an individual and create a classroom and school ethos that encourages an inquisitive mind and a love of learning. This book is the beginning of my renewed confidence and passion to start my 29th year in September, knowing all I believe to be true about motivating, nurturing and teaching children, and to feel confident to share the reasons why from all the valuable written research offered and proven practical examples of success. Change is needed in primary education, priorities need to be flipped, and this book is a fantastic tool for all primary staff to embrace. Thank you, I feel so much more hope for the wonderful children in our care and feel passionate about teaching again and implementing the ideas suggested in this 5 star read...Time for a new tribe! We can do this! Brilliant!

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Frederika Roberts

Packed with evidence-based 'why' and practical 'how' - an absolute must-read for teachers!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 October 2019

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This book is an absolute must-read for teachers! Packed full of essential content drawn from neuroscience, behavioural science and positive psychology, plus the author's own teaching experience, each chapter is broken down into an 'in theory' and an 'in action' section.
The theory gives you the background knowledge - the 'why' - for the activities, whereas the action section is packed full of practical classroom activities. Dotted throughout the book are also 'tales from the classroom' - fascinating anecdotal insights into the life of a primary school teacher and the impact of the simple activities outlined in the book.
A delightful read that should be on every teacher's bookshelf.

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Allison Marie

Great read with practical examples.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 June 2021

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I really enjoyed this book and love how it gives an easy to understand explanation linked to research, followed by practical examples of how to make it work in the classroom. I've been teaching a long time but there's still so much to learn. I highly recommend this to anyone in education. I've been buying copies and sending to friends and colleagues too!

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JEC

Excellent read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 May 2019

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Excellent read. Essential for all teachers to support the wellbeing of our children and develop resilience.
Essential reading for all new and current teachers. Imaginative ideas to implement in the classroom/school with potential for significant change that will equip our children with essential life skills. Brilliant read! Go buy yours.

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S. Harte

A (happy) life changer!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2018

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I bought a copy of this book for every teacher in our school - it’s an essential read for everyone working with children. It gets you to focus on empowering children with healthy and happy strategies, and at the same time realising how important it is to make those changes in our own lives!

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Robert

Great read for any audience!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 December 2018

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A well written and engaging book, packed full of ideas, methods and stories about how (and why) to put wellbeing at the heart of the classroom.

What I found particularly fascinating was the obvious use case for the principals the writer teachers in ‘the classroom’ and how they could be function in ‘the workplace’ and beyond. Naturally, this book focuses on children but there’s no reason why it shouldn’t apply to those in a work-setting too. Consequently, I would highly recommend this book, not for teachers and educators but to leaders in business as well.

Let’s hope there’s another one on the horizon with even more ‘tales from the classroom’ which make thoroughly enjoyable reading!

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Val P

What a wonderful book!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2018

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Adrian provides information to support how we can learn the skills of happier living and why we should teach them in schools. The book provides practical and realistic strategies for teaching children the skills they need to look after their own mental health and wellbeing. The inspirational ideas are supported by examples of how they can be used with the children as part of a whole class/school approach. In addition there is a chapter devoted to teacher wellbeing, so vital with the current demands in schools. A must read for every teacher!

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Inspiring book on how to teach happiness and well-being in the primary classroom

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 October 2018

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Beautifully written and clearly laid out. Each chapter explains the theory behind the topic (taken from positive psychology, neuroscience research) and practical suggestions for implementing in the classroom. Aimed at primary teachers yet as a parent also extremely useful especially the chapter on how the brain works. So inspiring to see a teacher so passionate about mental health and wellbeing of the young. Government Education policy advisors should read it too. Mrs S. Bucks.

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