Crafting Calm: Art and Activities for Mindful Kids
Crafting CALM ART AND ACTIVITIES FOR MINDFUL KIDS BY MEGAN BORGERT SPANIOL and LAUREN KUKLA ILLUSTRATED BY ARUNA RANGARAJAN beaming books
Deep Breath In Life is many things It can be exciting saddening uplifting and frustrating all in one day It's no wonder many of us often feel overwhelmed It's why a lot of people young and old are trying to be more mindful But what exactly does it mean to be mindful You can be mindful just by closing your eyes taking a deep breath in and listening to the long breath that flows back out Try it Did that make you feel calmer Now imagine that one deep breath as an entire state of mind In this mental state your attention rests in the moment You are calmly aware of your emotions and physical sensations This is being mindful This book is divided into five mindfulness themes Each theme features activities and exercises to help you deal with life's high and low points and all the in between points You can read it from start to finish or flip to the theme you feel you need most in this moment Whether you're feeling angry happy conflicted calm or anxious you'll find fun helpful activities and support in these pages Chapter 1 Catch Your Calm 4 Chapter 2 Examining Emotions 20 Chapter 3 Being Here and Experiencing Now 36 Chapter 4 Observing Thoughts 52 Chapter 5 Capturing Joy and Growing Gratitude 66
Chapter 1 Catch Your Calm every day we encounter situations that can upset us These situations might fill us with worry and panic Or they might lead us to angry shouting and tears And that's not all There are also times when we find ourselves overcome with nervous energy or excitement On days like this we may find it difficult to focus on the here and now It's healthy to feel all kinds of emotions It's also good to respectfully share your emotions with others when it feels right But when your emotions rise to a point where you might lose control of your actions or where your thoughts feel overwhelming it's a good idea to pause and take a breath This chapter includes activities and exercises to help you slow down and regain control of your behavior or thoughts Settle your thoughts by making a glitter jar or shake off tension by twisting like a tree Find peace while blowing paint or work out anger as you knead dough Then the next time you start to feel swept away by your emotions you'll know just what to do to catch your calm 5
