40 Children’s Books that Teach Kindness
This booklist is from Happy You, Happy Family, a blog by author and mom Kelly Homes.
Making Mind Jars
This craft project is a very tangible way to give children (and adults!) an experience of mindfulness.
Turtle Treasure Tray Craft Project
Make and use a Turtle Treasure Tray to explore idea of life being precious and rare. Students will use simple materials to create a artistic representation of a turtle, and use it as the support for a guided contemplation on the story of the turtle from the Buddha's teachings. Resources are provided for background support and possible extensions of the activity.
A Guided Meditation for Young Children
Heather Sanche, author of The Life of the Buddha, and her daughter lead you through a simple meditation you can do with your children.
How to Hold a Family Meditation
Inspiration and tips on how to share a quiet moment of family meditation together with your children.
Review of Where’s Buddha?
Where's Buddha offers children a reminder that any time, any place, and in any situation, you can uncover the qualities of the Buddha: calm, mindful, joyful, and aware.
Relaxing the Body
This exercise is a helpful preliminary to meditation. It helps us tune in to the body and connect with sensations and feelings.
Book Review of Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate
Ziji: The Puppy Who Learned to Meditate offers simple and clear meditation instructions for kids (and adults) framed around a sweet story about a puppy and family.
“I can’t draw”—Review of The Dot
A sweet, inspiring story about cutting through narrow limiting concepts about art and creativity.