Creating the Peaceable Classroom : Techniques to Calm, Uplift, and Focus Teachers and Students

Children's Literature

This interesting book is a sign of the times. It is New Age for the classroom, and what teacher couldn't use some techniques for promoting a calming environment? Whether for oneself or your class or both, the author provides suggestions for optimizing the environment, relaxing or energizing yourself for teaching and your class for learning. Based on the ancient principles of Feng Shui, Yoga and Reiki, the book provides detailed suggestions from calming an overactive student(s) to exercises that bring community and purpose to your classroom. There are techniques for both short and long term goals. The reader can select techniques that suit his or her class. Occasional black-and-white photos and line drawings assist in understanding the approaches suggested. An index and a resource and reference list are included. 2003, Zephyr Press,