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Make kids more mindful with:
These writing prompts, questions, and activities take just a few minutes. That means kids can do them on their own or with an adult, anytime they want.
The friendly, age-appropriate exercises are designed especially for kids 8-12, addressing the important things in their lives like school, friends, and family.
This journal helps kids build effective mindfulness habits and approach every situation with calm, focus, and optimism.
Publisher : Callisto Kids
Publication date : December 15, 2020
Language : English
Print length : 94 pages
ISBN-10 : 1646111729
ISBN-13 : 978-1646111725
Item Weight : 5.6 ounces
Reading age : 8 – 12 years, from customers
Dimensions : 5.83 x 0.22 x 8.27 inches
Grade level : 3 – 4
Best Sellers Rank: #224,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #108 in Children’s Journal Writing #1,438 in Children’s Books on Health
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- Price: $7.38
- Rating: 4.5 ⭐
- ASIN: 1646111729
Holly Martin –
This book was a Godsend for my son!
During some troubling times I found this book for my son to guide him in his thoughts and ease is anxiety. It worked wonders for him and gave him tools to use in various situations to self regulate!
Tami E –
Helpful to granddaughter
My granddaughter really likes it. I bot it on my daughter’s request and was happy when granddaughter said she liked it.
Julie –
Does a tremendous job of explaining concepts in simple, easy to understand terms
This book could easily be used by an adult as an introduction to mindfulness. The key ideas are distilled into easily understandable language and easily digested “steps.” The first journal activity explains intentions and has you set one. The next has you focus on the present as a way to alleviate anxiety about the future or past. Knowing kids, it would be great if there was space to sketch and draw instead of just writing. While the colors are “gender neutral” with blues and greens, the design is decidedly feminine with floral patterns throughout. While I’m glad the flowers aren’t pink, I do wish the book design was more appealing to ALL kids with more “neutral” patterns. Maybe that’s my own bias about flowers being feminine. I gave the book to a 13 yr old boy who has expressed an interest in mindfulness, but I’m not sure the book design will make the cut for him. What I hear from so many kids is this overemphasis on meditation they’ve been handed, and kids tell me that they CAN’T meditate. The last thing kids need is something else to feel bad about not doing well. I can barely meditate as a grown adult. I get it — it’s a practice, no judgment, keep trying. But when I talked with my own kids (13 and 10) about the difference between mindfulness and meditation, they were immediately excited — “Oh, I already do that when I’m playing a game by myself!” or “Now that, I could do!” So I love that attention has turned for people of all ages from just meditation to a more broad idea of mindfulness that feels more approachable and inclusive. This book is a beautiful introduction to it. The resource lists with apps and books in the back is great, too. Design aside, which I’m sure was a challenge, this book is a tremendous resource for a parent or young person who wants to cultivate a little space for mindfulness and self-compassion. If my 13 yr old doesn’t get into it, I will borrow it back for myself! Would be great if the opening pages gave kids permission to think about the questions instead of filling up the lines. But I guess there are mindfulness card decks for those kids. This book is best for a kid who does like journaling already. That’s how the book is designed. In any case, I loved her explanations and have already used her wording several times in thinking and talking about the concepts of mindfulness. A truly well done book that would be a beautiful gift for any young person.
Amazon Customer –
A fine gratitude journal
My 11 year old grandson liked this journal. The best compliment was âMimi, I like this. I will actually use it!â
Jeremy Klinebriel –
Great book for understanding how to control your moods
We are always telling our kids it is okay to be mad and upset or angry but you do in that moment of those emotions can affect the rest of your life either in a good way in a bad way. This book helps to push that home and it’s not just dad and mom telling them. In the stages of puberty, kids think parents don’t understand and we do our best to talk through our emotions and to explain why right is right and wrong is wrong then give ways to handle it moving forward. This book allows them to write everything down. From feelings to smell and what they see. We also tell them that they are the only person in this world that can hold themselves back and not blame others for what they choose to do or not do which starts with self-love. There are some pages on “Showing yourself kindness” so they learn to love themselves more without “Just mom & dad saying it because they have to” mindset. It teaches them how to relax and find a calming state of mind. We put a quick stop to the fist clenching and stomping when they were little so the book has that stuff too but they are at that stage where no matter how you talk, you are “yelling” so this makes them write down some truth and may show them how to recognize what is actually going on around them. So I recommend this for all parents to help their kids to find great ways to handle emotions and situations.
asterisk –
Good exercises and skills, but more for girls
This mindfulness journal is a great idea for kids. I know they touch on these concepts at school, but this is a bit more in depth and something kids can do at their own pace.The one thing I didn’t like is that this is skewed toward girls, but the material would be beneficial for boys too. The colors and themes are purples, teals, greens, with the illustrations being more “girly” things like flowers, leaves, swirls. I don’t know if a boy would really feel comfortable using this journal, but I would love to see this in “boy-friendly” format too.The journal is divided into 3 chapters:⢠You Are Here – talks about being present, exercises like breathing and focusing on a sense⢠Staying with Difficulties – focuses on unpleasant feelings, yoga, channeling stress, and identifying & acknowledging feelings⢠Being Grateful – on how gratitude and acceptance can help us, and being kind to yourselfThere are quotes throughout the book, from an interesting variety of sources, including: Malala Yousafzai, Frida Kahlo, and Jane Goodall.The age range is listed as 8-12, and I agree that’s appropriate.Overall, a nice, thoughtful book for kids. It would make a nice gift along with a new set of pens, and perhaps a yoga mat.
ChristineMM –
Helpful to Teach Mindfulness
As a teacher who has to teach per state law, a social emotional learning class, I have to use a curriculum that I donât think is effective. I am curious about other options and ways to approach mindfulness with middle school aged kids. As a writer and teacher of writing I am a supporter of journaling. I love that this briefly teaches a nugget of advice or a practice (such as a calming breathing technique) then asks the kid to write on the topic. The prompts encourage thinking that then leads the kid to realize they have the knowledge to help them solve their situation the next time it arises, that they are in control and they can help themselves if they feel anxious or are suddenly overwhelmed by emotions. The book is not thick or large so it is not intimidating.The design of the journal will appeal more to girls. Love this, 5 stars.