mindfulness (psychology)

"A structured curriculum of classroom-ready lessons, practices, and worksheets for actualizing a ... new educational paradigm: student mindfulness"--Amazon.com.

"Listening to My Body is an engaging and interactive picture book that introduces children to the practice of paying attention to their bodies. Through a combination of story, and simple experiential activities, it guides them through the process of noticing and naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them so that they can build on their capacity to engage mindfully, self-regulate and develop a deeper sense of well-being."--.

"Donald Duck has so much to do. He needs to clean his kitchen, mow the lawn, and paint his fence. But nothing is going right. How will he ever get everything done? It can be difficult to relax and enjoy ourselves when nothing seems to be going our way. Daisy tells Donald that it's important to be mindful, but he's not sure what that means. Read this book to find out how Donald learns to slow down and be mindful"--Provided by publisher.

"Encourages children to discover their magic breath and use it when they are sad, nervous, or worried, offering clear, simple instructions for using breathing and mindfulness to guide emotions"--OCLC.

"Life can be crazy and stressful. You have to worry about school, friends, family, and extra-curricular activities. Meditation can help you deal with day-to-day challenges and lead you to a healthier, happier, and more connected life. Inside this book you'll learn what stress is and how to deal with it, breathing and walking meditations to help clear your mind, yoga poses to help strengthen your body and mind, how to set intents and follow through with them, and more!"--Back cover.

" . . . offers . . . mindfulness skills teens can use anytime, anywhere to stop worries from growing and taking over, . . . [covering] the four most common worry struggles teens face: school pressure, coping with friendship and relationship problems, improving body image, and handling family conflicts . . ."--Publisher provided.

Introduces mindfulness exercises to children to help them become relaxed, focused, and energized. Shows young readers how to get their "grumpies" out, become a cloud, stretch like a kitty cat, and more.

"It's a beautiful day, but Jada and her brother Michael are staying indoors--until Dad invents a game to get them exploring nature: whoever notices the most interesting things is the winner. At first, they just see grass and flowers. But by slowing down, looking closely, and using all of their senses, they soon begin to notice lots more about the natural world. Through practicing mindfulness this way, Jada and Michael find that small things they might not have noticed before seem so much more interesting"--Provided by publisher.

"Lenny and Rosa are having tough days, and it's hard to stay calm. Fortunately, their friend Sam is there to help! By teaching them how to use breathing exercises and other mindfulness techniques, Sam helps Lenny and Rosa relax, cope with worries and challenges, and turn their days around"--Provided by publisher.

From breathing techniques and meditation to yoga poses and flows, readers can explore the mind-and-body benefits of practicing yoga regularly with clear, step-by-step illustrated instructions, also introduces readers to the important practice of mindfulness, which helps children manage stress and take charge of their emotions.