Stress amongst primary-age children is a growing problem, and this in
turn impacts on pupils' ability to learn effectively. Meditation has a
calming, beneficial effect and at the same time increases children's
creative thinking skills. The Vision Within provides a practical
introduction to creative visualization for primary school teachers. The
tried-and-tested visualization sequences are ready to use, with little
or no preparation. Optional follow-up activities link the visualizations
to maths, drama, poetry and the arts. The visualizations in this book
will help children to develop a range of life skills, from problem
solving, reasoning and evaluation to managing feelings, empathy and
social skills - making them more creative and relaxed learners - and
better able to cope with the stresses of modern day life.