This adorable gem-of-a -picture-book is the perfect introduction to mindfulness and meditation for the littlest learners. Beautiful, engaging artwork accompanies simple text in this book, providing for the perfect read aloud. The book invites opportunities for valuable discussion through the experience of Emma and her little brother, Henry. Emma, a mindful little girl herself,…
Category: Mindfulness in School
Fika: A Most Mindful Coffee Break
I’ve read and written about the Danish concept of Hugge, a term for which there is no, direct English equivalent, but which translates loosely to coziness, the joy of time with friends, and gratitude for the simple things. Tapping into my inner Scandinavian, (I’m not really Scandanavian, at least not to my knowledge!) I have…
Master of Mindfulness: How to Be Your Own Superhero in Times of Stress, by Laury Grossman, Angelina Alvarez, and the students of Mr. Musumeci’s 5th Grade Class
Buy on Amazon: Master of Mindfulness: How to Be Your Own Superhero in Times of Stress Hats off to Mr. Musumeci’s 5th grade class of 2013 – 2014 (Reach Academy, Oakland, CA)! I wish I could give a copy of this book to everyone I know, both children and adults. This book, with a foreword…
The Wheel of the Year
Tomorrow begins our Memorial Day holiday weekend, so my colleagues and I thought it a good time to sit down and go over our calendar for the rest of the year. I nearly fell out of my seat! Three more weeks of classes?? There is still so much for us to do. (Let’s not even…
MINDFUL LIBRARIAN?
So what is a LIBRARIAN? Well to me, it is more than a profession; it is a mindset. Allow me to explain… For some, the word “librarian” brings to mind matronly old women with bifocals and hair buns, shushing patrons and stamping books. As a librarian myself (neither old, nor matronly), I beg to offer…
Communicating Mindfully With Students
There is a distinct difference between listening and hearing. Everyone knows that. How many times have we nodded at someone talking to us without processing a single word? As a librarian in a lively middle school, I encounter students all day long with various requests that range from book recommendations, to tech conundrums. Multitasking is…
Library Hygge
Ah, hygge… The Danish term for me conjures images of a fireplace, a steaming mug of hot chocolate, the purring of my cats, and a soft blanket. I only just recently took into consideration the hygge of my library. I am truly blessed to work in an absolutely wonderful space. Looking beyond it’s functionality, I…
The Mindful Librarian 
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