Focusing and Calming Games for Children

Author: Deborah Plummer
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 0857003445
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 154

Book Description
Having the ability to focus, relax and concentrate is key to enabling children and young people to achieve emotional well-being, and is also important for a child's development of skills and abilities. This book uses a model of 'mindfulness play' to help children to achieve well-being, an approach designed by the author which encourages children to build awareness of their inner and outer worlds. Part One covers the theoretical and practical background, setting out how to facilitate play using the mindfulness play model, including consideration of the emotional environment. Part Two includes a wealth of games and activities, from 'Body focus' and 'Fidget flop' to 'Musical drawings' and 'Pass a smile'. The activities are suitable for use with groups and individual children aged 5–12, and can be adapted for children with specific attention and concentration difficulties, such as ADHD, and for older children. This is an ideal resource for teachers, counsellors, social workers, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, youth workers, parents, and carers.

Ultimate Mindfulness Activity Book

Author: Christian Bergstrom
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789529407699
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
Ultimate Mindfulness Activity Book empowers readers to share mindfulness with kids and youth in a playful way. Discover 150 playful mindfulness activities for kids and teens to kick-start and sustain a fun mindfulness practice. Master simple tools for calm, focus, joy, kindness, emotional intelligence and regulation.

Mindful Kids

Author: Whitney Stewart
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781782853275
Category : Meditation
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Make any moment mindful from morning to night with 5 categories of cards, designed to fit into each part of the day. Whimsical full-color illustrations on both sides of the cards provide easy-to-follow steps for each practice. The cards and 8-page instructional booklet include tips for children of a wide range of abilities"--Publisher's website

Attention Games

Author: Barbara Sher
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118040511
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
If you want to focus children's attention, you first have to capture their interest. Attention Games is filled with interesting and child-tested activities that can help children of all ages become better at focusing and paying attention. By sharing the upbeat, joyful activities in Attention Games, you can enhance your child's intelligence, boost his confidence, increase his ability to concentrate on one thing for long periods, and show that you care. Developed by Barbara Sher—parent, teacher, play therapy specialist and pediatric occupational therapist—these activities are specially designed to encourage kids to expand their powers of attention in ways that will help them throughout their lives.

The Superkids Activity Guide to Conquering Every Day

Author: Dayna Abraham
Publisher:
ISBN: 1624144152
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
Abraham, a certified child educator, shares 101 of the best sensory activities to help all kids succeed during times of the day when they have the most trouble focusing and being patient, whether it's getting out the door on time in the morning or peacefully eating a meal with their family at a restaurant. Full color.

Treating Children with Dissociative Disorders

Author: Valerie Sinason
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000512037
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of research into dissociation in children and adolescents and challenges conventional ideas about complex behaviours. Offering a new perspective to those who are unfamiliar with dissociation in children, and challenging prevalent assumptions for those who are experienced in the field, the editors encourage the professional to ask questions about the child’s internal experiences beyond a diagnosis of the external symptoms. Chapters bring together a range of international experts working in the field, and interweave theories, practice, and challenging and complex case material, as well as identifying mistakes that therapists can avoid while working with children who dissociate. Filled with practical tools and examples, this book is a vital resource for professionals to enrich their practice with children who dissociate.

Active Imagination Activity Book

Author: Kelly Tilley
Publisher: Future Horizons
ISBN: 1935567284
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
The activities in this book tap into what kids love best--play. The 50 sensorimotor activities provide fun, easy, and imaginative exercises to build a child's skills that are necessary for meeting the challenges of everyday life at home, school, and out in the community.

Mindfulness for Kids in 10 Minutes a Day

Author: Maura Bradley
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1638072515
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147

Book Description
Feel calm, happy, and focused with 10-minute exercises for kids ages 8 to 12 Just like baseball, dancing, and math, mindfulness is a skill that kids can build with practice. Mindfulness for Kids in 10 Minutes a Day is full of simple meditations, breathing exercises, and more to help kids make mindfulness a habit. With just a few minutes of practice each day, kids will discover how mindfulness can boost their mood, improve their focus, and empower them to let go of their worries—so they can thrive no matter what life throws their way! This standout among mindfulness books for kids encourages them to: Be mindful all day—Help kids start their mornings right, check in with themselves throughout the day, and reflect on their thoughts and feelings before bedtime with mindfulness exercises organized by the time of day. Explore 4 key themes—Kids will practice every area of mindfulness with activities built around its main themes: calming, focusing, reconnecting, and responding to negativity. Dive deeper—Bonus exercises included with each activity allow kids to expand their mindfulness practice, from writing a reflective journal entry to breathing mindfully while they're going about their day. Inspire kids to make mindfulness part of their daily routine with the simple, 10-minute exercises in this book about mindfulness for children.

Baby Shark: Wash Your Hands!

Author: Pinkfong
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063055783
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29

Book Description
Sing along with Baby Shark! This storybook is a fun way to help little ones remember an important part of staying safe, especially as they return to daycare and classrooms. Sing along with Baby Shark and friends as they wash their fins! Then after their fins are squeaky clean, Baby Shark also shows us how to cover our sneezes and keep ourselves and everyone around us happy and healthy. This official title, fully endorsed by Pinkfong and Nickelodeon, is based on characters from the YouTube global phenomenon with over 4.4 billion views. This storybook is an excellent tool for kids ages 3 to 6 and their caregivers, as it teaches the important steps of washing your hands. A good choice for parents and teachers looking for reassuring, fun ways to guide and reassure children. Like such books as Lucy's Mask, Baby Shark: Wash Your Hands! is a book to share as a fun story while also gently providing important guidance.

When My Worries Get Too Big!

Author:
Publisher: AAPC Publishing
ISBN: 9781931282925
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
Presents ways for young children with anxiety to recognize when they are losing control and constructive ways to deal with it.