Mindful Games for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Stay Present, Improve Concentration, and Understand Emotions
Mindful Games for Kids is an engaging book of activities for children ages 4-8, teaching them how to use all the principles of mindfulness including calming themselves, focusing on the present, and being kinder to others. 

Dealing with big feelings can be hard, but it's easier when you practice listening to your body and staying in the present moment. 50 colorfully illustrated, imaginative exercises keep the fun coming while showing kids helpful techniques like deep breathing, visualization, meditation, and more. Many of these off-the-page games take 10 minutes or less, making it easy to practice the magic of mindfulness anytime, anywhere.

Inside Mindful Games for Kids, you'll find:

  • 50 fantastic games—Discover mindful games like My Big Bat Ears, Hearing My Breath, As Cool as a Snowflake, and Sing My Emotions—all created for kids ages 4-8.
  • Imagination invitation—Explore activities themed around breath, senses, thoughts, emotions, and the body—most don't require supplies, just an imagination!
  • Mindful together—Kids can play these mindful games alone or with other people (grown-ups are invited too!) —the supportive guidelines include ways for anyone to win.

Kids can find a peaceful mind through fun and games—with Mindful Games for Kids!

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Mindful Games for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Stay Present, Improve Concentration, and Understand Emotions
Mindful Games for Kids is an engaging book of activities for children ages 4-8, teaching them how to use all the principles of mindfulness including calming themselves, focusing on the present, and being kinder to others. 

Dealing with big feelings can be hard, but it's easier when you practice listening to your body and staying in the present moment. 50 colorfully illustrated, imaginative exercises keep the fun coming while showing kids helpful techniques like deep breathing, visualization, meditation, and more. Many of these off-the-page games take 10 minutes or less, making it easy to practice the magic of mindfulness anytime, anywhere.

Inside Mindful Games for Kids, you'll find:

  • 50 fantastic games—Discover mindful games like My Big Bat Ears, Hearing My Breath, As Cool as a Snowflake, and Sing My Emotions—all created for kids ages 4-8.
  • Imagination invitation—Explore activities themed around breath, senses, thoughts, emotions, and the body—most don't require supplies, just an imagination!
  • Mindful together—Kids can play these mindful games alone or with other people (grown-ups are invited too!) —the supportive guidelines include ways for anyone to win.

Kids can find a peaceful mind through fun and games—with Mindful Games for Kids!

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Mindful Games for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Stay Present, Improve Concentration, and Understand Emotions

Mindful Games for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Stay Present, Improve Concentration, and Understand Emotions

by Kristina Sargent
Mindful Games for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Stay Present, Improve Concentration, and Understand Emotions

Mindful Games for Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Stay Present, Improve Concentration, and Understand Emotions

by Kristina Sargent

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Overview

Mindful Games for Kids is an engaging book of activities for children ages 4-8, teaching them how to use all the principles of mindfulness including calming themselves, focusing on the present, and being kinder to others. 

Dealing with big feelings can be hard, but it's easier when you practice listening to your body and staying in the present moment. 50 colorfully illustrated, imaginative exercises keep the fun coming while showing kids helpful techniques like deep breathing, visualization, meditation, and more. Many of these off-the-page games take 10 minutes or less, making it easy to practice the magic of mindfulness anytime, anywhere.

Inside Mindful Games for Kids, you'll find:

  • 50 fantastic games—Discover mindful games like My Big Bat Ears, Hearing My Breath, As Cool as a Snowflake, and Sing My Emotions—all created for kids ages 4-8.
  • Imagination invitation—Explore activities themed around breath, senses, thoughts, emotions, and the body—most don't require supplies, just an imagination!
  • Mindful together—Kids can play these mindful games alone or with other people (grown-ups are invited too!) —the supportive guidelines include ways for anyone to win.

Kids can find a peaceful mind through fun and games—with Mindful Games for Kids!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781646115938
Publisher: Callisto Publishing
Publication date: 04/28/2020
Pages: 124
Product dimensions: 7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile: AD590L (what's this?)
Age Range: 4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Kristina Marcelli-Sargent is a licensed mental health therapist with more than 10 years' experience working with children, families, and adults in foster care, school-based mental health, and outpatient treatment settings. She is also the author and illustrator of children's books including Ursula Unwinds Her Anger and Buttons the Brave Blue Kitten.

Table of Contents

Letter to Grown-Ups viii

Chapter 1 Magic Breath 1

Game 1 Stone Surfing 3

Game 2 In My Heart 4

Game 3 Spider-Keeper Breathing 7

Game 4 Mountain Breathing 8

Game 5 Balloon Breathing 11

Game 6 As Cool as a Snowflake 12

Game 7 Rescue the Rain Cloud 15

Game 8 Rainbow Breathing 16

Game 9 My Safe Color 19

Game 10 Now You Be in Charge 20

Chapter 2 Spectacular Senses 23

Game 1 Senses Detective 24

Game 2 Octopus Feelers 27

Game 3 Smells for the Security Guard 28

Game 4 Fun with My Favorite Color 31

Game 5 My Big Bat Ears 32

Game 6 The Magical Ground 35

Game 7 Fantastic Fruit 36

Game 8 Hearing My Breath 39

Game 9 Outside Adventure 40

Game 10 Snake Breathing 43

Chapter 3 Gentle Thoughts 45

Game 1 I Can Be a Positivity Magnet 46

Game 2 My Thinking Boat 49

Game 3 My Maze Mind 50

Game 4 A Safe Place in My Hand 53

Game 5 Magic Thought Changer 54

Game 6 Hungry Dinosaur Thinking 57

Game 7 Leave Me Be 58

Game 8 Thinking X-Ray Machine 61

Game 9 My Calm Mind 62

Game 10 My Full Heart 65

Chapter 4 Easy Emotions 67

Game 1 How Do I Feel? 68

Game 2 Feelings Hide-and-Seek 71

Game 3 Jealous Bugs 72

Game 4 Really Feel It! 75

Game 5 Guess My Emotions 76

Game 6 Safe Choices 79

Game 7 Sing My Emotions 80

Game 8 Big Lion Breathing 83

Game 9 Cool Off with Ice Cream 84

Game 10 Cloudy Skies 87

Chapter 5 My Amazing Body 89

Game 1 Hello, Body! 90

Game 2 I Can Do It! 93

Game 3 Rainbow Waterfall 94

Game 4 My Strong Heart 97

Game 5 My Animal Friend 98

Game 6 Bee Breathing 101

Game 7 Snowy Me 102

Game 8 My Body Filled with Kindness 105

Game 9 Stretchy String 106

Game 10 My Body Talks 109

Where to Learn More about Mindfulness 111

References 112

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