Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom

ADRIAN Bethune’s thought-provoking book provides innovative tips and ideas for promoting wellbeing in the primary classroom.

As well as suggesting practical ideas for incorporating wellbeing into the school day – such as creating a tribal classroom (one of belonging) and allowing children quiet time to reflect using mindfulness techniques – the book also delves into the functions of the brain and the importance of teacher wellbeing.

A handy guide packed with ideas and helpful downloadable resources and useful links to websites and videos to use in school.

Cindy Shanks

Wellbeing in the Primary Classroom, by Adrian Bethune. Bloomsbury. £17.99.

The Island That Didn’t Exist

WHAT would you do if you inherited a mysterious island? After hearing his Great Uncle Silvester has died, 12-year-old Rixon Webster is astonished to discover he’s the new owner of Splinter Island. But is it real?

Apart from an old map from 1792, showing a tiny comma-shaped island, there is no proof of the island’s existence. Rixon decides he will have to discover for himself if it really exists, and his explorations lead him into the middle of an unexpected adventure.

An exciting debut novel by Joe Wilson that immediately hooks in readers. Ideal for children aged nine and upwards.

Cindy Shanks

The Island That Didn’t Exist, by Joe Wilson. Oxford University Press. £6.99.