Welcome to TLE’s Storytime featured story I AM PEACE by Susan Verde with art by Peter H. Reynolds
Featured Story: I AM PEACE
Mindfulness means being fully in the present moment. Children can learn how to manage their emotions, make good choices, and balance their busy lives by learning to be mindful, express emotions through speech, find empathy through imagination, and wonder at the beauty of the natural world.
~ by Susan Verde with art by Peter H. Reynolds
Easy Paper Craft
Coloring is an excellent way to practice mindfulness and focus for all ages, but especially for younger kids. It takes something they already do and introduces ways to be more aware of their emotions.
Materials needed
- Paper
- Crayons, coloured pencils or markers
Craft Idea:
- Draw and colour a picture of something you enjoy. Something that makes you happy or gives you feelings of calm.
- Think about: Why did you choose the colors you used? How are you feeling as you color? Asking questions will help you become more in-tune with your emotions and aware of your thoughts.
More Stories
Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes brain development and imagination, develops language and emotions, and strengthens relationships.
| The Lemonade Hurricane: A Story of Mindfulness and Meditation | THE MINDFUL PIRATE 10 Mins Guided Meditation for Children | The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister |
Recipes & Healthy Eating
Cooking can help young kids learn and practice some basic math concepts and build language skills.
| Yummy Yoga Joy Bauer Whips Up Healthy Snacks for Kids | Mothering Mandalas: An Artistic Way to Engage Children in Healthy Eating | Mindful Moment Activity: Slow Down Sensory Snack |
Family Fun: Craft and Activity Ideas
Play promotes healthy development and critical thinking skills. It reinforces memory, helps children understand cause and effect.
Family Yoga: Easy Yoga for Kids
Yoga can enhance your child’s strength, coordination and flexibility, while encouraging body awareness and self-esteem. It can reduce your child’s anxiety and stress and promote a sense of calmness.
| At Home Yoga for Kids with PAW Patrol, Bubble Guppies & Team Umizoomi | Yoga for Kids with Animals Smile and Learn | Yoga For Kids with Alissa Kepas |
Songs and Music
Early music exposure helps children learn by promoting language, creativity, coordination, social interaction, self-esteem
| Calm Body Calm Mind Song Netflix Jr. Jams | Morning Relaxing Music Positive Background Music for Kids: Long track | Mindfulness Song for Kids Slow Things Down |
Vocabulary
Vocabulary helps children to think and learn about the world. Expanding a child’s knowledge of words provides unlimited access to new information.
FUN Facts
Young children learn best when information is presented in a playful, engaging manner. Here is some information about Mindfulness.
