Book details
Take a Moment: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kids
Description
Take a moment to feel calmer and less stressed with these 50 simple mindfulness activities for kids.This book gives children, teachers and parents ideas for how to introduce more mindful moments into their lives. The book is broken into six sections: Mindful Breathing, Mindful Listening, Mindful Looking, Mindful Emotions, Mindful Awareness and Mindful Appreciation. Each section includes advice as well as practical activities. There are also one-minute exercises that are perfect for time-poor teachers and parents and children with short attention spans. Activities are relevant for different times. Begin the day with some affirmations, aspirations and positivity. Take a moment at lunchtime to engage in mindful eating. Re-energise after lunch with some simple stretches. Release tension in the evening with deep breaths and mindful de-cluttering to help you sleep.Soft, sensitive illustrations will add to the mood of calm. Create some mindful moments in your life with these simple activities.
Age
7-9
Text complexity
beginner
Length
80 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Enhances Focus and Concentration: 'Take a Moment: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kids' provides practical exercises that can help children improve their ability to concentrate and stay focused, which is essential for learning and development.
- Promotes Emotional Regulation: The mindfulness activities in the book are designed to teach kids how to manage their emotions effectively, leading to better emotional health and reduced stress and anxiety.
- Improves Self-awareness: By engaging with the activities, children can develop a greater understanding of their thoughts and feelings, fostering self-awareness and self-esteem.
- Accessible and Engaging: Paul Christelis has crafted the activities to be both fun and easy to understand, making mindfulness accessible to children and encouraging them to incorporate it into their daily routine.