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A Mindfulness book for Kids

Sometimes we don't like what's happening and we may experience negative thoughts and big feelings. When we know how to be present and accept thoughts and feelings, they don't have to control us. Follow Wally as he learns how to be present with his distressing thoughts and uncomfortable feelings.

This book can teach children and adults a life long skill that can cultivate resilience, gratitude, compassion, contentment, love and peace. 


Check out the free parent / teacher guide and free mindfulness breathing lesson / practice below. These are great supports to the book that can richly engage children and adults. 


May you receive the gift of peace being present. 

How to Find the Book

East West Bookshop in Edmonds, WAIsland Books - Mercer Island, WAThird Place Books- Seattle, WASnohomish County LibrariesAmazon Hardback Book for Beach Day Blues for WallyAmazon Paperback Book for Beach Day Blues for WallyAmazon Kindle / Ebook for Beach Day Blues for WallyFor a Free Book contact Cindy at presentforpeace@gmail.com

Wally's "Be Calm" Present for Peace Song

I can watch my breath,

Be calm and at peace.

No matter, no matter, no matter,

No matter what is here!


By Cindy Olejar and Liz Ricciardi

Wally's "Let go" Present for Peace Song

I can watch my breath,

Let go of all thoughts.

And be here, and be here

And be right here, right now!


By Cindy Olejar and Liz Ricciardi

Free Parent / Teacher Guide

This guide is a great support to the book and a way to richly engage children and adults.

Teaching Guide for Beach Day Blues for Wally (pdf)

Download

Mindfulness Breathing Lesson / Practice

This lesson incorporates reading the book, practicing breath observation and 

creating a life long habit of mindfulness that can foster a healthy mind and body. 

Lesson 1 Beach Day Blues for Wally Mindfulness Breath Practice (pdf)

Download

6 Minute Guided Calming Meditation

Other Mindfulness Resources For Children

What is Mindfulness? 1 minute video


I Can Handle It by Laurie Wright


Captain Snout and the Superpower Questions: How to Calm Anxiety and Conquer the Automatic Negative Thoughts by Daniel Amen


Milton's Secret: An Adventure of Discovery Through Then, When and the Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle and Robert S. Friedman


Stop Making Excuses and Own Your Actions


What is Self Awareness?


Learn to Destress with the Melting Exercise


5 Calming Breathing Activities for Kids and Teens

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