21. Incorporating Mindfulness into Education

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Are our classrooms doing enough to foster compassion, resilience, and mental wellbeing in our students? History teacher Andreas Demetriou doesn't think so, and he's taken matters into her own hands. In our dialogue with Andreas, we explore his brainchild, Tellus minds, a resource crafted to promote compassion, resilience, growth mindsets, and mindfulness in children, a response to the worrying upsurge of anxiety and depression among students. This resource, is designed to infuse conventional school subjects with activities that boost student wellbeing.
Andreas also introduces us to his History Superheroes resource. This remarkable book humanizes history, featuring ten influential figures and their 'superpowers.' We explore the engaging activities within the book, such as the 'Giveaway Challenge' and the 'Non-Eating Activity,' aimed at fostering generosity and compassion in children. The book, suited for kids aged seven and above, is designed to make learning interactive and exciting, and can be used both in and out of the classroom to bring history to life.
Towards the end of our conversation, Andreas shares his thoughts on teaching resilience and the profound impact of humanizing history. He emphasizes focusing on positive figures in history, drawing parallels to figures like William Wilberforce and Gandhi. A Kickstarter pre-order of the History Superheroes book comes with exclusive rewards. As we wrap up, Andreas leaves us with a riveting quote - small actions can indeed make a significant impact. Tune in to learn more about these innovative resources and how to revolutionize education as we know it.

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You can access the books by clicking the link below.⬇️
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/historysuperheroes/historys-superheroes?ref=363z1d
Resources mentioned by Andreas:
https://www.ted.com/talks/joan_halifax_compassion_and_the_true_meaning_of_empathy
Richard Davidson –
https://www.ted.com/talks/richard_j_davidson_how_mindfulness_changes_the_emotional_life_of_our_brains_jan_2019?language=en

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Chapters

1. Creating Mindful Education Resources for Students (00:00:00)

2. History Superheroes and Compassion Activities (00:04:50)

3. Transforming Education Through Interactive Learning (00:15:52)

4. Teaching History Through Superheroes (00:28:08)

5. Kickstarter Book With Exclusive Rewards (00:37:34)