<I><P>Bringing Hygge into the Early Years </I>is a ¿how-to¿ guide for every early educator who wishes to bring more calmness and balance into their day, in turn, leaving them feeling empowered to teach and live well.</P><P>Drawing from the author¿s experience of embracing the Scandinavian way of living well, ¿hygge,¿ this book explores how this approach can have a positive impact across your early years setting, from improved mental health and wellbeing, to embracing child-led play and high-quality outdoor provision. With step-by-step guidance on how to embed the approach alongside examples of hygge from early educators around the world, the book is divided into four main parts:</P><UL><LI>Re-balance you</LI><LI>The hygge environment</LI><LI>Slow teaching</LI><LI>Embracing nature</LI></UL><P>Throughout each chapter, case studies and activities provide the opportunity to reflect on existing practice and support you as you make positive changes to both your wellbeing and provision. This