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Sit with Me Song

February 26, 2024
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.

Book Review: The Barefoot King: A Story about Feeling Frustrated

December 23, 2022
A lighthearted story about the consequences of rash decisions and the importance of problem solving, responsibility, and acceptance for kids ages 4-8.

Family Sundays: Wakeful Wanderings

October 26, 2021
From the Rubin Museum: An art project aimed at generating self-reflection and mindfulness

Family Sundays: Mandala Lab

October 26, 2021
From the Rubin Museum: An engaging art project in mandala making with the aim of exploring our emotions

Family Sundays: Dissolving Fears

October 26, 2021
From the Rubin Museum: An art project to explore letting go of fear and attachment

MindUP For Families and Educators: Free content

September 21, 2020
Online self-guided courses and resources from MindUP, designed to support families in cultivating mindfulness, awareness, compassion, an understanding of the brain, and more.

Free Download: Coloring Pages from Everything Is Connected

August 10, 2020
Download a set of coloring pages inspired by Ignasi Font’s illustrations from Everything Is Connected.

Teacher Appreciation Gift: Free Activities Download from Bala Kids

August 4, 2020
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!

The Scent Trail Scavenger Hunt

July 16, 2020
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.

How Do We Support Our Children’s Happiness?

April 23, 2020
Wendy O'Leary, co-author of Breathing Makes It Better, offers insights and suggestions for how to support children who are struggling.

Managing Emotions with Breathing Makes It Better

April 23, 2020
Wendy O'Leary shares a short practice and reflection on emotion, imagination, and the power of connecting with our bodies.

How Is Everything Connected?

April 23, 2020
How am I connected to everything? Download a set of worksheets filled with activities, reflections, and practices to help children answer this important question.

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