Resources
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Heads In, Hearts In: Mindful Eating
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will practice mindful eating. The goal of mindful eating is to eat slowly using all of your senses. This activity will challenge you to slow down, eat with mindful attention and focus your energy on the present moment. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Calming Jar
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will make a calming jar with the child. As you make the calming jar, let the child choose the colors and add the ingredients. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Full Body Stretching
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will stretch your whole body while engaging in intentional, slow breathing paired with movements. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Mindful Dice
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will roll a die and practice a mindfulness activity that goes with each number on the die. You will learn six mindfulness activities you can use when you feel overwhelmed or stressed. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Babble Journal
Published on January 8, 2021
Journaling is a great way to reflect on thoughts and feelings. When journaling, it’s okay to babble and not have all of your thoughts or feelings organized into sentences. -
Heads In, Hearts In: Wiggle Jiggle
Published on January 8, 2021
In this activity, you will use physical activity to practice mindfulness. You will need to listen carefully for instructions. -
The Power of Choices for Children
Published on May 6, 2020
Offering choices gives children some agency while still maintaining boundaries. Choices also allow children to practice and strengthen their decision-making skills, which is important for them as they grow into independent adults. -
"Tell Me A Season" Family Booksheet
Published on March 1, 2020
This story uses bright colors to describe the things we see outside as the seasons change. -
"Ten Black Dots" Family Booksheet
Published on March 1, 2020
This counting book uses black dots to make familiar things. Simple rhymes help describe the objects on every page. -
"The Kissing Hand" Family Booksheet
Published on March 1, 2020
Chester Raccoon doesn’t want to go to school but his mother shares a family secret to help him remember home.