Mindfulness & Wellness for Kids

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Mindfulness Activities

Self Regulation

Children's Picture Books

Call Of Duty

Breathe Like a Bear by Kira Willey

Breathe Like a Bear is a beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. These 30 simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere: in the car, during heavy homework nights at home, or even at a child’s desk at school. This one-of-a-kind book is sure to help kids find calm, gain focus, and feel energized during the day.

Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Bunny Breaths by Kira Willey: 9780593119860 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

This adorable picture book teaches kids how to replenish their energy with quick, focused breaths…no matter how blah they feel. Best of all, it can be performed anywhere: in the car, at home, or even at school. The Mindfulness Moments for Kids book series offer easy-to-follow exercises that kids can use to manage their bodies, breathing, and emotions.

Mindfulness Activity

Kids Focus

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Eric Carle

Very Hungry Caterpillar

Very Hungry

Hungry Caterpillar

Calm with the Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

This beautiful little picture book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar provides an easy-to-follow journey to relaxation and mindfulness, perfect for teaching kids and their families about self-care. Simple coping mechanisms and peaceful illustrations offer an introduction to processing emotions, all through the power of mindful breathing. Little ones can learn how to handle confusing feelings, regain focus, and be happy.

Belly Breathing

Sesame Street Muppets

Glitter Jars

Trade Books

House Book

Fiction And Nonfiction

Elmo Is Mindful: How to Stay Focused, Calm, and Kind

Elmo shares mindfulness tips to help his Sesame Street friends–and preschoolers everywhere–stay calm and focused. This colorful, oversized board book offers thoughtful suggestions about what to do when you’re scared, angry, frustrated, upset, and overwhelmed. Young children can learn simple techniques to stay calm and focused such as belly breathing, counting to 10, and hugging yourself.

Meditation Kids

Benefits Of Mindfulness

The Magic of Meditation: Stories and Practices to Develop Gratitude and Empathy with Your Child

This book contains a simple but complete mindfulness meditation program for children as young as three years old and their parents, designed to encourage kindness and empathy. This is really two books in one: a guide for parents to the basics and benefits of meditation for children, and a concise practice program of mindfulness meditation for children, ages three to seven.

the book cover for puppy mind with an image of a smiling dog's face

Puppy Mind by Andrew Jordan Nance: 9781941529447 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

In this picture book for children and adults, a young boy discovers his mind is like a puppy, always wandering away. He sets about learning to train his puppy mind to heel to the present moment. Through remembering to breathe, the boy becomes a stronger and more caring master of his puppy mind, keeping it in the present, if only for a moment. Includes a link to a discussion guide for parents, caregivers, and teachers.

Weather Activities For Kids

Fun Yoga Poses

Yoga Poses Photography

You Are a Lion! And Other Fun Yoga Poses

With simple instructions and bright, clear illustrations, award-winning artist Taeeun Yoo invites children to enjoy yoga by assuming playful animal poses. Yoga is great for kids because it promotes flexibility and focus – and it’s relaxing good fun! The charming pictures of children and animals and the lyrical text make this picture book the perfect, gentle introduction to yoga.

Mindfulness Classroom

Calm Kids

Meditate with Me: A Step-by-Step Mindfulness Journey

This accessible, fun guide to meditation and mindfulness is the perfect introduction for young children. This practical guide is gentle and clear. Kids will learn how to focus on their breath, on the sensations in their body, and on the sounds around them to help them relax, settle their busy minds, and understand their emotions. Illustrated with cheerful drawings of five animal friends, the book offers step-by-step directions and can be shared home, or in the classroom.

His Holiness The Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama

The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

In this exquisitely-illustrated picture book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama addresses children directly, sharing lessons of peace and compassion, told through stories of his own childhood. With simple, powerful text, the Dalai Lama shares the universalist teachings of treating one another with compassion. The Seed of Compassion offers guidance and encouragement on how we all might bring more kindness to it.