Nursery World - A Unique Child: Mindfulness

The ability to engage in mindfulness is an important life skill to teach young children in today’s fast-paced world, says Marion Dowling

We recognise ‘mindfulness’ as living in the present, enjoying and being fully aware of the ‘here and now’. How many of us taking the train to work have not been aware of the changing scenery outside while thinking about a meeting later that day – or, having driven to work, on arrival have no recollection of how we got there. While travelling, our minds were preoccupied with the past or plans, hopes and anxieties about the future. We are living our lives on automatic pilot.

Of course, it’s not possible or wise to always ignore previous experiences and never plan ahead, but all of us should recognise the importance and benefits of paying attention to ‘now’ and savouring what is offered.

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