Guided Meditation and Bedtime Stories for Kids: A Collection of Short Tales to Help Children Relax, Learn Mindfulness and Fall Asleep Faster
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What’s inside...
Guided Meditation and Bedtime Stories for Kids aims to help children calm down, sleep better, and become less stressed by implementing guided meditation practices. Featuring bedtime stories designed to be read before bed or during the day, this book also includes a special bonus: The Beginners Guide to Mudras for Kids, teaching children the hand symbols used during guided meditation. By incorporating guided meditations into your kid's bedtime routine, you create a positive and comforting environment, encouraging faster and more restful sleep. If you're looking to improve your child's bedtime experience, this book is a valuable resource. If you would like to help your kids fall asleep faster, have a more restful and deeper sleep, then keep reading...
Age
3-8
Length
162 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the story make you feel?
What was your favorite part of the meditation or story, and why?
Can you think of a time when you felt as calm as the characters did in the tale?
What is one thing you learned from the story that you would like to try tomorrow?
If you could create your own peaceful place like in the story, what would it look like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts as they relate to each story. Listen attentively and validate their feelings, making them feel heard and understood. Use the meditation techniques demonstrated in the stories to guide a mini mindfulness session with your child, reinforcing the book’s themes. Draw parallels between the stories and real-life situations to help your child apply what they’ve learned. Share your own responses to the book’s stories and meditations to model reflective thinking and deepen the bond through shared experiences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Mindfulness
Explanation: Through the guided meditations and stories, children learn to focus their attention and calm their minds.
Real-World Application: Children can apply mindfulness during stressful situations at school or at home, helping them manage their emotions and reactions.
Example Lesson: Value of Relaxation
Explanation: The bedtime stories are designed to create a serene atmosphere, emphasizing the benefits of unwinding before sleep.
Real-World Application: Practicing relaxation techniques from the book can help children develop a calming bedtime routine, leading to better sleep quality.
Example Lesson: Learning Empathy
Explanation: The stories often feature characters displaying kindness and understanding towards others, illustrating the effects of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children can use these examples to enhance their interactions with peers and family by showing empathy in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Benefits of Patience
Explanation: In several stories, characters learn to wait calmly for outcomes, teaching children the merits of patience.
Real-World Application: Young readers can implement patience in activities such as sharing toys with siblings or waiting their turn in group activities, fostering peaceful interactions.