Bring Mindfulness Into The Classroom to Help Students Develop Focus and Build Success

When we think of mindfulness, we tend to jump to things like meditation and breathwork. These things are considered formal mindfulness, but did you know that mindfulness can—and should—be engaged with informally too?

Informal mindfulness is the practice of focusing attention on the current moment, and it has a range of benefits. When we’re directing our attention and awareness to what we’re doing in the present moment, we can think clearly, make good decisions and open the door to creativity.

The classroom is a great place for students to practise formal and informal mindfulness. Classrooms can be loud, busy, exciting places full of distractions. By helping students develop mindfulness skills, you are supporting them to grow their ability to focus and stay calm during lessons and activities, setting them up for success.

In this evidence-informed guide for educators and school leaders, you’ll get Smiling Mind’s key recommendations for implementing mindfulness in schools.