What is mindfulness?

Mindfulness is all about learning to direct our attention to our experience as it unfolds, moment by moment, with open-minded curiosity and acceptance. Rather than worrying about what has happened or might happen, it trains us to respond skilfully to whatever is happening right now, be that good or bad.

What is paws.b ?

paws.b is a mindfulness course for primary schools, based on six themes, and ideally taught to 7–11 year olds. It is adapted from the .b mindfulness curriculum for secondary schools, as well as influenced by adult mindfulness courses such as MBSR & MBCT. It is currently being evaluated by the University of Bangor in the UK.

What are paws .b’s objectives?

paws.b aims to give students mindfulness as a life- skill. Students use it ...

o to feel happier, calmer and more fulfilled

o to get on better with others

o to help them concentrate and learn better

o to help cope with stress and anxiety

o to support performance such as music and sport.