Calm - Mindfulness For Kids by Wynne Kinder

Calm - Mindfulness For Kids by Wynne Kinder introduces mindfulness as paying attention, with care, to one moment at a time. It is a children’s activity book designed to help kids practise mindfulness through simple, fun exercises.

Key details

• Children’s mindfulness activity book
• Explains mindfulness as focused attention on the present moment
• Activities can be chosen to suit different needs, including reflective, focus-building or calming exercises
• Each page features a different activity, with the option to work through in order or dip in as needed
• Includes a mix of breathing exercises, crafts and practical activities using household items

Synopsis

This book offers a gentle introduction to mindfulness for children, encouraging them to notice their thoughts and the world around them through a range of activities. Kids can select exercises that match what they need in the moment, whether that is reflection, improved focus or a calming pause.

The activities include crafts and short exercises intended to be completed in minutes, such as making a glitter jar, trying mindful eating and practising “rainbow breath”. Breathing exercises are presented as suitable for almost anywhere, while crafts such as “bubbles of kindness” use everyday items to create simple tools for mindfulness. The book also highlights that supporting a child’s positive mental health can be straightforward and accessible.