Wunder der Natur - 30 Achtsamkeitsübungen

Mindfulness Exercises for Children

The 30 mindfulness exercises in this beautifully illustrated card set help children find calm in increasingly restless times. Images from nature support children in their mindful self-awareness.

"Imagine a honeybee busily flying back and forth between the flowers, collecting nectar. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in through your nose. As you exhale, let your breath hum like a bee and feel the sound vibrating in your chest and head..." or "Sit on the floor with the soles of your feet touching and your knees falling apart. Imagine a butterfly just emerging from its cocoon. Its wings are still crumpled. Breathe in deeply and as you exhale, picture your legs as the wings of this butterfly slowly unfolding and spreading. As you continue to breathe, your butterfly legs begin to move up and down, ready for takeoff!..."

The exercises are suitable for younger preschool children under guidance and also support children during the demanding school years in their daily lives, which require so much from them. They can be practiced in families or in groups (in kindergartens, elementary schools, after-school care, etc.) or as a small meditative exercise to prepare for a peaceful night after exciting days. An additional card provides information about the illustrator, the author, and the concept.

This book is produced in a climate-neutral manner.