mindfulness (psychology)

"Everyone has different feelings about Sports Day at school. Sally feels excited, Mateo feels nervous, Manisha feels angry, Caleb feels sad, and Tom feels relieved. But they all soon discover that emotions are like the weather. Sometimes the weather feels pleasant and sometimes it feels unpleasant. But just like the weather outside, the weather inside will change too. This book on mindfulness for children helps readers build their emotional awareness, enjoy pleasant feelings, and remember that unpleasant ones will pass"--Provided by publisher.

"Mindfulness in Music is a joyful exploration into the meditative nature of music and its holistic beauty"--OCLC.

Explains how we develop perceptual, emotional, and cognitive blinds spots, how to recognize them, and how to work with that newfound awareness.

"[Presents a story that] reinforces the concepts of mindfulness and being present"--Amazon.

"Teaches busy children about the benefits of taking time to sit quietly and clear their mind. Touching on the principles of mindfulness, it provides the perfect introduction to the differing feelings of chaos and calm and encourages children to find balance in their increasingly busy lives."--Publisher.

Being in the present moment---aware of what's going on right now---helps kids be more focused, more patient, and likely to make better decisions for themselves. Readers will learn basic skills for being self-aware.

"Mindfulness includes qualities of mind and heart; it provides a strong foundation for other social and emotional skills. Dealing with the emotional needs that students present every day is a complex task--perhaps particularly so for teachers of adolescents. This book describes the tools of mindful attention and shows how the practice of mindfulness can have a positive impact on teaching and learning in middle- and high-school classrooms"--Provided by publisher.

"Shares mindfulness activities that teach children how to focus their thoughts and pay attention, with care, to one moment at a time, including breathing exercises, moving the body to unwind stress, and taking a walk in the woods"--OCLC.

Elmer the patchwork elephant finds many things interesting during his walk, but cannot persuade any other animals to stop and enjoy them with him.