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.