Wellness Resources at the OISE Library

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Navroop Gill

The OISE Library has many resources to support teaching and learning about wellness; whatever the word may mean to you. In addition to new books on the topic, below you’ll find a selected list of resources from our collection including research about wellness to practical curriculum resources to use in your classes.

For a list of wellness  resources at the OISE Library, please see the table below.

You can also check out upcoming events at OISE to support wellness.

This list features selected resources from the OISE Library. For additional information about the collection, or for title suggestions, please contact Collections & Outreach Librarian, Nailisa Tanner (n.tanner@utoronto.ca

 

Stacks Collection (2nd floor; borrowable by all current U of T Faculty, students and staff) 

Title 

Call Number 

Link to resource in the library catalogue 

Full catastrophe living : using the wisdom of your body and mind to face stress, pain, and illness 

155.9042 K11F 2009 

 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/6464228 

Guided mindfulness meditation (sound recordings) 

155.9042 K11G Series  1-4 

 http://go.utlib.ca/cat/7459182  

Mindfulness for the next generation: helping emerging adults manage stress and lead healthier lives 

155.9042 R726M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/8560745 or e-book: http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10416832 

The contemplative practitioner : meditation in education and the workplace 

158.12 M648C 2014 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/9052841 

The miracle of mindfulness : a manual on meditation 

294.3443 N567M 1987 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/2298872 

Seducing souls : education and the experience of human well-being 

370.115 H831S 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/7631944 

Mindfulness and education : research and practice 

370.15 M663 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10963268 

Meditation in schools : a practical guide to calmer classrooms 

370.153 M489 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/4360450 

Mindfulness for students 

370.158 C851M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11973701 

Mindful teaching and learning: developing a pedagogy of well-being 

371.102 M6639 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11293781 

Mindfulness: how school leaders can reduce stress and thrive on the job 

371.2 W453M 

 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10638341 

Surviving school stress : strategies for wellbeing in today's complex world 

371.713 L454S 

 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11463855 

Mental health and wellbeing through schools : 

the way forward 

371.713 M549 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10964181 

Enhancing the wellbeing and wisdom of older learners : a co-research paradigm 

374 M1948E 

 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11450439 

Exploring emotions, aesthetics and wellbeing in science education research 

507.1 E967 

 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10811891 

Fully present: the science, art, and practice of mindfulness   

616.891425 S635F 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/8666456 

 

 

Curriculum Resources (CR) Collection (3rd Floor; borrowable by all current OISE Faculty, students and staff) 

Title 

Call Number 

Link to resource in the library catalogue 

The mindfulness teaching guide : essential skills & competencies for teaching mindfulness-based interventions 

CR 153.733071 B819M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11231429 

Mindful little yogis : self-regulation tools to empower kids with special needs to breathe and relax 

CR 155 H342M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11973703 

Take the time : mindfulness for kids 

CR 155.423 R712T 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11324032 

Mindfulness for teen anxiety : a workbook for overcoming anxiety at home, at school, and everywhere else 

CR 155.51246 W691M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11231432 

Mindful games : sharing mindfulness and meditation with children, teens, and families  

CR 158.1 G814M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10854222 

Mindful games activity cards:  55 fun ways to share mindfulness with kids and teens 

CR 158.1 G814Ma 

 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11231335 

Mindful kids: 50 mindfulness activities for kindness, focus and calm 

CR 158.12 S849 

 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11806281 

Mission méditation : pour des élèves épanouis, calmes et concentrés 

CR 158.12083 M241M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11728717 

Meditating with children : the art of concentration and centering : a workbook on new educational methods using meditation 

CR 158.12083 R893M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/1630186 

Breathe like a bear: 30 mindful moments for kids to feel calm and focused anytime, anywhere 

CR 158.12083 W714B 

 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11712420 

Teaching mindfulness skills to kids and teens 

CR 204.35071 T253 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10229039 

The MindUp curriculum: brain-focused strategies for learning-and living (PreK-2) 

CR 370.11 M663 v.1 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11536936 

The MindUp curriculum. Grades 3-5 : [brainfocused strategies for learning-and living] 

CR 370.11 M663 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11536934 

The MindUp curriculum : brain-focused strategies for learning-and living : Grades 6-8 

CR 370.11 M663 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11536935 

The frazzled teacher's wellness plan : a five-step program for reclaiming time, managing stress, and creating a healthy lifestyle 

CR 371.1 Q3F 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/9166544 

Teaching with vitality: pathways to health and wellness for teachers and schools 

CR 371.102 B472T 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11539126 

Mindful teacher, mindful school : improving wellbeing in teaching & learning 

CR 371.102 H393M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11451724 

Mindfulness for teachers : simple skills for peace and productivity in the classroom 

CR 371.102 J543M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11231419 

Happy teachers change the world: a guide for cultivating mindfulness in education 

CR 371.102 N576H 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11231431 

The mindful education workbook : lessons for teaching mindfulness to students 

CR 371.102 R297M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10854230 

Everybody present : mindfulness in education 

CR 371.1023 R848M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/9033305 

Classroom yoga breaks: brief exercises to create calm 

CR 371.1024 G618C 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11325084 

Practicing presence: simple self-care strategies for teachers 

CR 371.1024 L933P 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11539123 

Stop the stress in schools : mental health strategies teachers can use to build a kinder, gentler classroom 

CR 371.1024 M2713S 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11467347 

Promoting health and wellbeing through schools 

CR 371.710941 P965 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/7066041 

Jumpstart! wellbeing: games and activities for ages 7-14 / 

CR 371.713 B786J 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10811893 

The school of wellbeing : 12 extraordinary projects promoting children and young people's mental health and happiness 

CR 371.713 H915S 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11331305 

Emotional well-being for children with special educational needs and disabilities : a guide for practitioners 

CR 371.9019 B154E 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/9016292 

 

Ensouling our schools : a universally designed framework for mental health, well-being, and reconciliation 

CR 371.90460971 K1977E 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11687817 

Healthy minds, healthy schools: strategies and activities for happy and successful learners 

CR 372.37 M8119H 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11605067 

Healthy breaks : wellness activities for the classroom 

CR 372.37044 D372H 

 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/7031581 

What children need to be happy, confident and successful : step by step positive psychology to help children flourish 

CR 649.6 H786W 

 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/8647583 

Breathe, stretch, write : learning to write with everything you've got 

CR 808.042 F546B 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/7406282 

 

Juvenile Fiction Collection (3rd floor; borrowable by all current U of T Faculty, students and staff) 

Title 

Call Number 

Link to resource in the library catalogue 

Mindful Monkey, happy Panda 

JUV FIC A361M 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/8919340 

What does it mean to be present? 

JUV FIC D593W 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10642720 

Listening to my body : a guide to helping kids understand the connection between sensations (what the heck are those?) and feelings so that they can get better at figuring out what they need 

JUV FIC G2158L 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11920905 

Good night yoga : a pose-by-pose bedtime story 

JUV FIC G2596G 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10642715 

Master of mindfulness: how to be your own superhero in times of stress 

JUV FIC G8765M 

 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/10642119 

 

Now 

JUV FIC P852N 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11581720 

I am peace: a book of mindfulness 

JUV FIC V483i 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11579321 

I will be okay 

 

JUV FIC W9497iw 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11920903 

I can handle it! 

JUV FIC W9497i 

http://go.utlib.ca/cat/11920904 

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