5 Books To Practice Mindfulness In The Classroom

The practice of mindfulness is not limited to adults. It can also be practiced at school,  with kindergarten, primary and secondary students. It can be very beneficial for children, and that is why today we are dedicating an article to it.

Mindfulness has its origins in Buddhism. However, it spread to the rest of the world without this religious connotation derived from the figure of Buddha. This has undoubtedly allowed many minds to open up to its practice. Because mindfulness is more than a question of faith.

What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is awareness. A consciousness that grows by paying concrete, sustained, deliberate, non-judgmental attention to the present moment. However, it should not be confused with meditation.

Mindfulness does not require as rigorous concentration as meditation. It can be applied to an infinite number of activities of daily life. Even so, both of these activities have the concentration and the conscious attention of the mind as the main component.

Why teach mindfulness at school?

Mindfulness responds to the need to find some peace, both physical and mental, in these complicated times. Practicing mindfulness in the classroom can help children find that peace.

Children live in a world full of automatism and haste. They are extremely stimulated and receive information on a constant basis. However,  they are not taught to calm down, to be quiet, to live in the moment, to control their body and their emotions.

Contrary to what we may believe,  children have a great capacity to live in the present moment  without thinking about yesterday or tomorrow. Many authors therefore emphasize the effectiveness of mindfulness at school.

5 books to practice mindfulness at school

We will now leave you with a list of very useful books for practicing mindfulness in the classroom. As we have seen,  its practice brings many advantages. Now let’s see which are the most interesting books on this subject.

Emotional well-being and mindfulness in education ( Original title: 

It is a theoretical and practical book. It offers a perfect set of knowledge, methods, tools and options  for setting up emotional well-being programs but also for evaluating and adapting them to concrete circumstances.

This book  is of great relevance to those seeking to improve the education system. It is aimed at teachers, educational authorities, government authorities, parents and even students.

Editions (in Spanish): Alianza Ensayo

Author-es: Javier García-Campayo, Marcelo Demarzo and Marta Modrego Alarcón

The magician thoughts ( T ter original El mago de los pensamientos)

A good book can be the perfect key to opening up a new world in growing children,  providing them with accurate information and, also, big doses of fun. This is what “The Magician of Thoughts” by author Pepa Horno Goicoechea offers us.

This book can be useful to us at any age. The author urges us to help our children to manage their thoughts, their ideas and to enjoy the silence. For this, they must connect to their internal voice and learn to control the magic of their soul.

Editions: Fineo

Author: Pepa Horno Goicoechea

Education mindfulness. Cultivation of awareness and care for teachers and students. ( Original title: 

A new educational paradigm for cultivating caring, compassion and well-being. Many teachers are looking for new ways to help their students. Why? So that they are more attentive, learn more easily and surpass themselves day after day.

This book is full of didactic planning, exercises and considerations for specific age groups. It is also intended for students with special needs. This workbook emphasizes the importance of practicing mindfulness in the classroom.

Editions: Norton Books

Author : 

A quiet wood. Mindfulness for children (Original title: Un bosque tranquilo. Mindfulness para niños)

From the Hand of the Fairy Attention Full and in a very simple way,  little boys and girls from the age of 4 can begin to understand what mindfulness is and how to introduce it into their lives. The story goes that a fairy explains to the animals of a wood how to deal with their emotions. By doing this, they can be happier in a world that is too fast-paced and stimulating.

His exercises and advice  will help us lead our little ones on the path to full attention. This goal can be achieved in a very simple way, by playing and having fun with them.

Editions: Gaia

Author-s: ELA

Mindfulness for children ( Original title: Mindfulness para niños)

Mindfulness for children  is designed so that  parents and children can discover meditation. After that, they can put it into practice on a daily basis. Through very simple exercises and daily practice, we will learn to connect with our breathing and our body. In addition, we will be able to practice full mindfulness and detach ourselves from our thoughts and emotions.

Thus, with a clear mind and an open heart,  we will improve our capacity for empathy and compassion. Our concentration will increase tenfold. We will be able to see things with greater clarity and make fairer choices to live a more authentic life.

Editions: Zenith

Author-s: Paloma Sainz Martínez Vara de Rey

These five books are  practical and powerful tools for teaching mindfulness in school. We recommend that you read them and practice them with the little ones. You will see, they will be very grateful to you!

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