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.
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
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
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)
DownloadThis 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)
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