The aim of this article is to present the educational potential of contemplative practices—mindfulness, silence, and reflection—in supporting the development of 21st-century competencies, commonly referred to as the 4Cs: creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. The starting point is the assumption that fostering these competencies in preschool and early primary education...
This text presents the main characteristics of mindfulness practice and seeks to draw a parallel among some aspects of didactics for early childhood education. Research suggests that mindfulness practice has had a positive impact on the adult population. While surveys on the use of mindfulness with children are scarce at present, this type of research is increasing among educators and...