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Written to inspire mindfulness and meditation in young children, 'Mindful Wonders' helps to calm the mind and connect kids to their breath and the beauty found in nature. Using imaginative language and illustrations, this book encourages children to connect all the wonders of the world around them to their own inner peace and love. Whethe
Written to inspire mindfulness and meditation in young children, 'Mindful Wonders' helps to calm the mind and connect kids to their breath and the beauty found in nature. Using imaginative language and illustrations, this book encourages children to connect all the wonders of the world around them to their own inner peace and love. Whether it be used as a behavior management tool for parents or teachers, or simply your child's favorite new story or bedtime read, this book is sure to bring a lot of joy to a child's heart.
Michelle Zivkov is a former elementary school teacher turned children's book author, yoga teacher, and travel blogger/world traveler. With a master's degree in early childhood education specializing in literacy and years of experience as a classroom teacher, she has always loved children's books. Now combining her knowledge as a certified
Michelle Zivkov is a former elementary school teacher turned children's book author, yoga teacher, and travel blogger/world traveler. With a master's degree in early childhood education specializing in literacy and years of experience as a classroom teacher, she has always loved children's books. Now combining her knowledge as a certified yoga instructor, trained abroad in both Bali and India, she is inspired to share her passions and adventures with children everywhere. Stay tuned for more books coming soon!
Maria Biktimirova aka Manka Kasha is a University teacher born and raised in Russia. She has a postgrad degree in English Language and Literature, and is reluctantly trying to work on her PhD in her free-from-drawing time. When she is not teaching her students (who are absolutely the best), or drawing, she prefers to read, listen to cast
Maria Biktimirova aka Manka Kasha is a University teacher born and raised in Russia. She has a postgrad degree in English Language and Literature, and is reluctantly trying to work on her PhD in her free-from-drawing time. When she is not teaching her students (who are absolutely the best), or drawing, she prefers to read, listen to cast recordings of some musicals, or binge-watch TV-shows. Also check out her debut picture book 'Small Knight and the Anxiety Monster'.
Meditation is calming your mind and quieting your thoughts to find peace in the present moment.
Mindfulness is a type of meditation that focuses your attention on things that help relax your body and mind.
Mindfulness and meditation are known to help reduce stress, increase focus, and improve the overall health and well-being of the body and mind.
Nature is known to have soothing benefits for the mind and body by releasing endorphins to help lower stress and anxiety, leading us to feel happier, energized, more creative, and calm.
'Mindful Wonders' helps to encourage and teach the benefits of meditation, mindfulness, and a connection to nature. Whether it be used as a behavior management tool for parents and teachers, a bedtime story, or simply just a daily reminder to focus on the breath, this book helps readers of all ages connect to the beauty, love, and peace found within and around us all.
Children in relaxed postures take inspiration from the natural world in this guided meditation book for young readers.
Opening with the question, “What is meditation and mindfulness?” the narrator guides readers through breath exercises and nature visualizations. The exploration begins in orbit, where the reader is said to be “beautiful like the earth,” then settles into more grounded locales, such as a beach, mountains, a forest, and near a waterfall. Like these elements of nature, readers are invited to feel calm, mighty, and alive. The narrator also invokes the sun at different times of day, rain, and a rainbow, again emphasizing qualities that readers share with each natural feature. Each page offers a short description, a guided breath (“Inhale the beauty. Exhale”), and the recurring line, “Just breathe….” Zivkov’s gentle text offers straightforward, short sentences with vivid terminology (visualize, limitless, soaring) that will challenge and empower independent readers. The work is best suited as a read-aloud, with its dreamy cadence encouraging readers to focus on their breath as they listen. Kasha’s pleasing watercolor-and-ink illustrations show a single child on each page, frequently relaxing in a cross-legged position but sometimes reaching to the sky or standing on one leg. The children are wonderfully diverse, enabling many different readers to see themselves in these pages.
A peaceful book of mindfulness exercises.
"I am a school psychologist at an elementary school and one of my passions is teaching kids about mindfulness. With it being the week of Earth Day and Arbor Day, I was looking for books on nature and mindfulness. I came across this book, which was just released a few days ago on Earth Day, and it is amazing! Both the text and the illustrations are inspiring, and I cannot wait to share it with my students."
~Mark A. Warner
"I use this book to calm myself, to center, and to feel connected. The illustrations are not only beautiful but evoke peace and stillness. And the words are powerful, meaningful, and calming, all at the same time.
I know it is meant primarily for children but anyone who wants an easy way to center, be still, feel at peace and yet feel joy would appreciate this book. Great bed time story!"
~Jaz
"My daughters and I absolutely love this mindfulness book! The illustrations are beautiful and inspiring. My girls and I enjoy the message- so many amazing life lessons to be talked about on each page!"
~Nicole B.
School & library virtual visits teaching mindfulness, meditation, writing process, interactive read aloud, and more.
Children will explore mindful movement through yoga, finding a connection of breath to movement to help calm the mind and better understand the importance of mindfulness.
The slideshow included will both entertain and educate through the demonstration of the details of the writing process showcasing perseverance, growth mindset, and the power of manifestation.
Interactive read-aloud of the book as a type of guided meditation including comprehension checks, thinking points, and visualization activities built in throughout.
Children will have the opportunity to ask questions with an open q & a discussion.
Follow up activity offered including writing prompts and coloring sheets available.
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