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Mindful Games For Kids: 50 Fun Activities to Stay Present, Improve Concentration, and Understand Emotions

Kristina Sargent

4.67 · Rating details · 24 ratings · 17 reviews

Calm feelings, peaceful thoughts―mindful games for kids to play

Dealing with big feelings can be hard, but it’s easier when you practice listening to your body and staying in the present moment. With Mindful Games for Kids, children ages 4-8 can start learning those skills and feeling more in control. Engaging activities help teach kids to calm themselves, focus more easily ...more

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Published April 28th 2020 by Rockridge Press

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Apr 24, 2020 Brittany Lee | Healing Happy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: children-s-books, self-help

Mindfulness at its best!

I loved EVERYTHING about this children's mindfulness book- the games, the order they were in, the calm it cultivated! It's absolutely stunning. The games are highly imaginative and super fun! They can be played alone or with others.

The book is split up into 5 sections with 10 various games for each.
• Chapter 1 Magic Breath (Breathing Techniques)
• Chapter 2 Spectacular Senses (Present Moment Mindfulness, Connecting to the Senses, Grounding Techniques)
• Chapter 3 Gentle Tho Mindfulness at its best!

I loved EVERYTHING about this children's mindfulness book- the games, the order they were in, the calm it cultivated! It's absolutely stunning. The games are highly imaginative and super fun! They can be played alone or with others.

The book is split up into 5 sections with 10 various games for each.
• Chapter 1 Magic Breath (Breathing Techniques)
• Chapter 2 Spectacular Senses (Present Moment Mindfulness, Connecting to the Senses, Grounding Techniques)
• Chapter 3 Gentle Thoughts (Boosts Self-Confidence, Positivity, Cultivates Loving Thoughts)
• Chapter 4 Easy Emotions (Emotional Well-Being Techniques, Making Safe Choices With BIG Emotions)
• Chapter 5 My Amazing Body (Relaxing and Unwinding)

My absolute favorite thing from this book was how by the tenth breathing game, the author encourages kids that with all the practice they've been doing, they have become an expert and can make up the last game, teaching others, even adults mindfulness games. This was so cute! Even adults feel better after taking deep breaths too! I know I felt calmer and enjoyed taking part in the visualizations and games.

I wish I would've had this as a child. It is extremely helpful in teaching children how to handle emotions. This is truly successful, right so with the author being a licensed mental health therapist for more than 10 years.

I've been opting in for all the stress-reducing and mindfulness books, children's or not because sometimes having a topic simplified brings more clarity on the subject. Handling our emotions in a healthy way is so important. Sitting in time out wasn't effective for me when I was younger, learning what to do with those overwhelming feelings is healthier physically and mentally. No child should have to go think about what they've done without having been taught the appropriate way to handle these feelings.

Instead of sending children to time-out next time, try an interactive technique offered in this book! You may be surprised at how different the situation can be!

It's more than telling kids how to act, it's giving them the tools and resources to develop and grow in a healthy manner. Many lifestyle adjustments can be taken from "Mindful Games for Kids". Daycare providers, mommies, anyone with children are sure to benefit from this, or if you are like me and just like cultivating calm, you are sure to enjoy it too! I don't have any children but I do have big dogs who are highly intelligent, get into things, break things on accident, howl at sirens and just generally stress me out, not to mention all the husky fur. Many of these visualizations are ones I have incorporated into my life because of fur babies.

Much gratitude to the publisher for the early copy I received. I was under no obligation to write a review, my honest opinion is freely given. ...more

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Jun 09, 2020 Jeanie rated it really liked it

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Dealing with emotions is big thing today. Educational studies show that learning is increased when children are able to cope with their changing emotions. This book is for both parent and child and starts at a young age. Each activity is a game that helps calm your body and identify your emotions. It starts with learning to breath so many of the games are foundational in learning to breath. Breathing helps you emotionally and physically so learning to breath is important. Deep breath and exhales ...more

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Jun 28, 2020 OjoAusana rated it it was amazing

*received for free from netgalley for honest review* Really great book with some great games and activities to well do just what the title says lol

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Apr 21, 2020 Janet rated it it was amazing

Shelves: zz-callistopubclub, k-e-k, zz-2020-rev-when-i-read, series-books

Callisto Media/Rockridge Press was kind enough to send me a copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review.

From the publisher, as I do not repeat the contents or story of books in reviews, I let them do it as they do it better than I do 😸.

Calm feelings, peaceful thoughts―mindful games for kids to play

Dealing with big feelings can be hard, but it’s easier when you practice listening to your body and staying in the present moment. With Mindful Games for Kids, c ...more

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Apr 19, 2020 Nora St Laurent rated it really liked it

I like the authors dedication, “To children everywhere – I hope you can use your superpower of focusing on the now to enjoy life and help others, and use your strengths and talents to make the world a better place!”

I hadn’t a clue as to what mindful meant so I appreciated the authors definition, “is the ability to practice, maintain awareness in the present moment by nonjudgmentally noticing thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations: It is paying attention on purpose. Awareness is the foundation I like the authors dedication, “To children everywhere – I hope you can use your superpower of focusing on the now to enjoy life and help others, and use your strengths and talents to make the world a better place!”

I hadn’t a clue as to what mindful meant so I appreciated the authors definition, “is the ability to practice, maintain awareness in the present moment by nonjudgmentally noticing thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations: It is paying attention on purpose. Awareness is the foundation for all life experiences and skills.” She goes on to state all the benefits of teaching kids how to do this. Wow, adults need to use this too! It’s a great way for a family to use these skill to navigate the COVID-19 crisis.

This book will teach children 50 fun games to begin practicing mindfulness. The games are divided into five chapters: The chapters are below.
Magic Breath (teaching children breathing techniques)
Spectacular Senses (helping children connect to their five senses in the present moment,
Gentle Thoughts (teaching children understand and notice emotions)
My amazing body (helping children connect to their bodies to see more present) Parents join in feel free to read along and engage in these mindful games.”

All of these games can be played with others and/or by yourself. I was amazed at all the different ways there are to breath that help you calm down. What a great thing to learn during these scary, unpredictable times. This author is creative, and each page describes how the game works and how it is helpful to you and your body. Most of the games take 5 minutes to play. The author states the goal of the game and the supplies needed to play each game.

I think if you could get the kids 4-8 to learn some of these skills now it will help them as they go through life now and in the future.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”

Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins! www.bookfun.org
The Book Club Network blog www.psalm516.blogspot.com ...more

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Apr 10, 2020 Kailey (Luminous Libro) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: non-fiction

This book has easy and fun games and meditations for children that helps them to navigate tough emotions, calm their impatience, and learn to listen. The activities are grouped in categories for focusing on the breath, the senses, the body, and on gentle thoughts and calm emotions.

Each game has a cute illustration that demonstrates the imaginary things we are thinking of during the meditation. One meditation says to imagine that you are a mountain, standing tall as you raise your arms above your ...more

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Apr 29, 2020 Renee Knoblauch rated it it was amazing

How do you teach kids ages 4-8 to calm down and be mindful of their emotions and have fun at the same time?
This book is broken down in 5 sections:
Magic Breath
Spectacular Senses
Gentle Thoughts
Easy Emotions
Amazing Body

Each section has several activities to work with kids with fun games and activities to help them navigate through difficult emotions.

Every section has clear and concise instructions on the activities. Each activity is broken down step-by-step. There is also a brief explanation of th ...more

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Apr 27, 2020 Jessica rated it it was amazing

This book is perfect for caregivers, teachers, parents, grandparents, homeschoolers...you name it. Any child will benefit from these quick, fun games. I love that it takes the concept of emotional intelligence and mindfulness and incorporates them into themed mini-games.

The book is separated into 5 chapters: Breath, Senses, Thoughts, Emotions, and Body. Each chapter contains 10 games that coordinate with the theme of the chapter. The individual games have a picture that either illustrates the g ...more

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Apr 29, 2020 Samantha Josephine rated it really liked it

This is a great resource for teachers and parents alike. Although marketed for kids ages 4-8, this can be adapted for any elementary age. There are five chapters with a total of 50 exercises. The average exercise is about five minutes in length. Colorful drawings illustrating the poses and techniques accompany each exercise. As a classroom teacher, I would most likely not use the exercises that requires drawing or sketching as this may be a dexterity challenge for some of students and it will ce ...more

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Apr 10, 2020 Lecy Beth rated it really liked it

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This is a lovely book full of activities to help children quiet their minds, stay present, and find peace. While the description notes this book is for kids, ages four to eight, I think it would probably be better suited for the older end of that spectrum and even into the pre-teens because there is a lot of text that would have to be read in order to complete the exercises, and words that might be difficult for the younger children. The illustrations done by Kelsey Buzzell are absolutely beauti ...more

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May 02, 2020 books nraedunn rated it it was amazing

This book is amazing!!! Not only are the games/lessons so easy to follow and execute - my kids think we just playing. It’s perfect for ages 3-8 and the book is easy to follow. Each chapter is divided by either breathing exercises, emotions, thoughts, body practices etc. I especially recommend this book to autistic kids like my daughter. It really creates a safe place for her to learn how to exercise her emotions. Thank you NetGalley for this review is honest review by myself.

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Aug 25, 2020 Tiffany Rose rated it it was amazing

This book is wonderful. It helps children identify their emotions and be mindful through easy exercises for them and the whole family. I really enjoyed doing these exercises with my 8 and 9 year old sons. I found these exercises helpful on days when things can be a little overwhelming.

I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy free of charge. This is my honest and unbiased opinion of it.

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Apr 23, 2020 Sarah Murphy Traylor rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sarah-reads-2020

Thank you, Net Galley, for the copy of this text.

Wow. What an AMAZING resource for parents, educators, and children. Each activity is described clearly with connections to why this activity is beneficial. There are five categories-ranging from breathing activities to connection to our bodies-and lovely illustrations accompany each. This text is chockful of activities guaranteed to engage children fully. I cannot recommend this highly enough.

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Feb 02, 2021 MJ Buckley rated it really liked it

This book is an excellent resource for teachers. It is giving educators the tools to create a mindful space, where you can clean your mind and body. I felt like the exercises were easy to follow and really helped the participant with their well being. I will be using some of these exercises in the future with my students.

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Jul 07, 2020 Witch-at-Heart rated it it was amazing

This book is really awesome as a learning aid! The book is written for children to help them learn to concentrate and deal with emotions. I enjoyed working thru it with my grand-kids and the book is easy to follow with great illustrations that are really cute.

I highly recommend this book!

I received this book from Callisto Publishing and Rockridge Press for an honest review.

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May 19, 2020 Neha Thakkar rated it it was amazing

I would love to use this book with kids and maybe pair as many activities as I can with books. Like a rainbow book for blowing a rainbow. Things that can connect the idea and practice to a happy memory that encourages kids to use the strategies or “games” when they need to. I look forward to adding this to our library and SEL collection. MindfulGamesForKids #NetGalley

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Mar 27, 2020 Cassandra rated it it was amazing

I received a complimentary copy.

The book is made for kids but can help teach any age how to calm and center. The activities are easy to understand and no not require much, but kids will have to be able to pay attention and some might not be able to.

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