This friendly book is sure to appeal to educators and caregivers looking for an accessible and kid-friendly introduction to mindfulness.įrom two Nobel Peace Prize winners, an invitation to look past sadness and loneliness to the joy that surrounds us.īobbing in the wake of 2016’s heavyweight Book of Joy (2016), this brief but buoyant address to young readers offers an earnest insight: “If you just focus on the thing that is making / you sad, then the sadness is all you see. Betts accompanies each exercise with charming illustrations featuring foxes, elephants, fanciful clouds, and, of course, bears. The instructional text is simple enough for fluent readers to use in self-guided practice, though each exercise likely works best as a read-aloud.
The exercises are brief and excellent for short attention spans, though some offer opportunities for extension through pacing. They are encouraged to use their imaginations as launch pads for being present: “Imagine you’re a cloud in the sky” and “Imagine you’re a sleepy lion, just waking up in the morning” are typical. Most, but not all, include references to wild animals and nature that are sure to appeal to young children. Each spread includes one or two breath-centered exercises to encourage a habit and practice of mindfulness.
The book is divided into five sections (“Be Calm,” “Focus,” “Imagine,” “Make Some Energy,” and “Relax”), which are further sectioned into double-page-spread subtopics. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.Author Willey brings years of experience in children’s music and movement to her debut. The book, Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere ( Mindfulness Moments for Kids ) ISBN# 9781623368838 in Paperback by Kira Willey may be ordered in bulk quantities. Best of all, these 30 simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere: in the car to the grocery store, during heavy homework nights at home, or even at a child’s desk at school.īased on Kira Willey’s Parents’ Choice GOLD Award-winning CD, Mindful Moments for Kids, this one-of-a-kind book is sure to help kids find calm, gain focus, and feel energized during the day, and encourage families to establish a fun and consistent mindfulness practice, whether at home or on the go. Breathe Like a Bear is a beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions.
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