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Gillian Eames, the preschool teacher at the Middle Way School in New York, put music to Carolyn Kanjuro's book Sit With Me. The song teaches the seven points of meditation posture.

A lighthearted story about the consequences of rash decisions and the importance of problem solving, responsibility, and acceptance for kids ages 4-8.

From the Rubin Museum: An art project aimed at generating self-reflection and mindfulness

From the Rubin Museum: An engaging art project in mandala making with the aim of exploring our emotions

From the Rubin Museum: An art project to explore letting go of fear and attachment

Online self-guided courses and resources from MindUP, designed to support families in cultivating mindfulness, awareness, compassion, an understanding of the brain, and more.

Download a set of coloring pages inspired by Ignasi Font’s illustrations from Everything Is Connected.

As a thank you to teachers for all that they do, Bala Kids is offering this set of free, interactive, and fun activities from The Monkey Mind Meditation Deck, Breathing Makes It Better, Meditation for Kids, and Take in the Good!

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.

Wendy O'Leary, co-author of Breathing Makes It Better, offers insights and suggestions for how to support children who are struggling.