The Barefoot King: From Early Sketches to Final Paintings with Illustrator Olivia Holden
Olivia Holden shares her process, from early character sketches to final paintings for The Barefoot King! See how she developed King Creet's expressions and how she decided on the rich color palate for the book.
Meet Andrew Jordan Nance and The Barefoot King
Author Andrew Jordan Nance introduces the major themes in his new book, The Barefoot King, and reads the first few pages aloud!
A Morning Prayer for Children to Start Their Day
Our advisor Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche provided the seed statement for this prayer for children to say in the morning.
The Scent Trail Scavenger Hunt
In this lesson plan, students use their sense of smell to follow a trail and complete a puzzle. It also serves a jumping-off point for a lesson about the five senses and the amazing lives of ants.
The Lotus Effect: Make Your Own Lotus
Follow this step-by-step guide to create your own origami lotus and participate in the Rubin Museum’s installation The Lotus Effect.
DIY Art Activity: Mindfulness Jar
This is a simple and fun activity to do with kids or adults of any age. It can serve as an introduction to the practice of mindfulness or just be a visual metaphor for the interplay of life’s chaos and stillness.
The Sitting Together Songbook
Mindful Families offers a broad variety of songs for children, relating to topics ranging from metta and mindfulness to karma and interdependence.
Krit Dreams of Dragon Fruit
About the book Krit Dreams of Dragon Fruit: A Story of Leaving and Finding Home
Breathing Makes It Better
About the book Breathing Makes It Better: A Book for Sad Days, Mad Days, Glad Days, and All the Feelings In-Between
Anytime Yoga
Simple yoga poses for kids ages 3–7 to practice throughout the day, for energy in the morning, focus during the day, and calm when they need a break.