Happy Teachers Change the World

Thich Nhat Hanh’s official guide to secular mindfulness in schools complete with step-by-step techniques and exercises

Joyous and reenergizing practical guidance for teachers on caring for themselves and their students, with inspiring wisdom from real educators 

The Plum Village approach to mindfulness in schools stresses that educators must first establish their own mindfulness practice as a basis for their work in the classroom. These easy-to-follow, step-by-step techniques are designed by teachers to help their colleagues cultivate this important foundation and better support their students. You’ll find:

• Basic mindfulness practices taught by Thich Nhat Hanh
• Guidance from educators using these practices in their classrooms
• Ample in-class interpretations, activities, tips, and instructions
• Inspirational stories from teachers, administrators, and counselors

With motivational anecdotes from colleagues and tried and true mindfulness exercises from Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village community, this loving and supportive guide is an invaluable tool for educators to calm, focus, and reenergize their classrooms.

Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most revered Zen teachers in the world today. His best-selling books include Be Free Where You Are and Peace of Mind. He lives in Plum Village in southwest France. Nhat Hanh has been teaching the art of mindful living for more than 70 years.

Katherine Weare, PhD, is Professor of Education at the University of Southampton and the University of Exeter. She is internationally known for her writing, speaking, research, and development work on mindfulness and compassion for children and young people and those who care for them. Since 2000 she has advised the English government's Department for Children, Schools, and Families on policy in the area of social and emotional learning. She is an honorary member of the Society of Public Health Medicine, and a board member of the international network INTERCAMHS (International alliance for child and mental health in schools). She also serves on the editorial boards of several mental health journals.