Making Memories: Practice Mind

Tangerine, Amy

ISBN 10: 0744026555 / ISBN 13: 9780744026559

Published by DK Children, 2022

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00087439014

Synopsis:

Find calm every day through journaling and scrapbooking! Practice mindfulness and live in the moment.

This children’s journaling book is a fantastic way to teach kids about taking each moment for what it is and managing anxiety, stress and fear. It’s a beautiful how-to guide that will help your kids live more intentionally.

Perfect for children ages 8 and older, this helpful activity book is packed with things to do, journaling prompts and ideas, and relaxation tips and advice. Inside, you’ll find:

   • Calming activity ideas for inside and outside, at home, and on the go.
   • First lessons in big ideas and philosophy for children alongside practical applications.
   • A ‘How-to’ guide to journaling and scrapbooking so children can document their experiences.
   • A theme throughout that teaches children to cherish the moment and make and retain memories as a result.
   • Creative, practical activities to get children away from screens and encourage a positive frame of mind.

Did you know that mindfulness reduces activity in the brain’s fight or flight zone, allowing for improved focus, memory, and social and emotional skills? That’s why journaling and taking moments away from screens is excellent for children! Making Memories Journal offers a creative solution to managing emotions and living for the now. It’s a fun memories book for kids to engage with the world around them through lessons in big ideas and journaling tips.

Kids are taken through activities, from cleaning their space to learning how to make origami and writing down thoughts and feelings. They learn crafts to calm a busy mind, discover Buddhist meditation and explore the outdoors mindfully. It also features a strong environmental awareness, with activities encouraging sustainability and recycling!

Reviews: Gr 3-6-This colorful, craft-inspired book guides youngsters through different ways to cope with stress, practice mindfulness, and document their memories through a variety of mediums. Bold, full-color pages suggest ways for readers to connect with their thoughts and feelings through journaling, mind-mapping, growing plants, practicing yoga, and other coping mechanisms. Elephants located throughout the text offer words of encouragement and inspiration. The text is written in a combination of cursive-style script, which may be inaccessible for some of the intended audience, and regular sans serif font. The people depicted are of different and of diverse abilities, and the mixed media of collage, painting, photography, and electronic illustrations skillfully depict the various suggested activities. Activities are described in an accessible way that suggests ordinary items readers can use, with a tone that is unfailingly upbeat. VERDICT A cheerful title that explores ways to practice mindfulness through encouraging, enjoyable content, this belongs in many collections.-Ellen Conlinα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Making Memories: Practice Mind
Publisher: DK Children
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: English, Tracey
Condition: Good