Target Age ... Children / MG
Genre ... Activity book
Publication Date ... August 2021
Standalone Book
Estimated Page Count ... 100
Want your child to be more focused, feel calmer, and increase their self-belief?
This unique activity book is packed with fun, creative tasks, plus a wide variety of mindfulness strategies including
✓ visualisation exercises
✓ breathing techniques
✓ mindful arts and crafts
✓ games to improve focus and concentration
✓ mind and body detective skills
Written by primary school teacher and founder of Mindful Mentors, Sasha Mullen, and best-selling author and tutor, Lexi Rees, this fully illustrated activity book provides children with the essential tools to be their best selves, every single day ... Synopsis
MY THOUGHTS ... Given that rather alarmingly evidence has shown that across the UK {not that its only here in the UK, many other countries around the world are reporting similar findings} ...
'mental health issues in children are increasing while child wellbeing is deteriorating. Young people today have to navigate a complex and ever-changing world, facing challenges and pressures in numerous aspects of their life. In fact, 90% of school leaders have reported an increase in the number of students experiencing anxiety or stress over the last five years' {Source: Wise Up - children and young people's mental health charity}
its great to have a wonderful, child friendly resource such as Lexi Rees' and Sasha Mullen's BElieve In YOUrself that, though written so as to be suitable for mid-graders {largely accepted as children aged from eight to twelve years}, I truly believe provides some great mindful exercises for the whole family ... and what a great way to connect.
With 7 chapter headings* {I loved that, come the end of each chapter, there was a 'Congratulations' certificate that congratulated the child on unlocking that chapter's mindfulness tools}, the journal is divided into sections, each of which builds a set of useful skills using different activities {amongst my favourites was the Marvellous Me Potion}, BElieve In YOUrself is full of ●marvellous facts, ●lists to complete, ●sheets to colour, ●fun things to do, ●practical exercises and ●activities that allow the child to reflect.
- Recognise Your strengths
- Zen Your space
- Master Your mind
- Deal With Distractions
- Train your Brain
- Harness Your senses
- Become a Happiness Magnet
She’s passionate about inspiring creativity and, as well as her activity books (Creative Writing Skills, Wicked Writing Skills, Scavenger Art, and The Book Dragon Club), she has an active programme of school visits and other events.
In her spare time, she’s a keen crafter and spends a considerable amount of time trying not to fall off horses or boats. Her other business is a horse-themed subscription box called HorseBox.club.
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7 comments:
Activity books can be fun at any age and this sounds like a very practical, useful one.
Felicity,
Judging from your review this
activity book definitely sounds
like a great and fun resource for
children and their families.
And thank you for your enthusiastic
and excellent review.
Raven
Sounds like a very useful activity book.
Thanks so much for the wonderful review. We hope it helps many youngsters manage their way through difficult times and navigate the challenges of daily life.
This sounds like such a good book. I love these type of resources, because mental health really does need to be prioritized more!
Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
I can think of a certain young lady I know (great niece, currently only three - going on thirty!) who would already benefit from certain chapters of this book, as would mum and dad too, no doubt :)
She definitely doesn't lack in the confidence which comes from having a brother who is three years older, but for concentration and harnessing her imagination, this book would already work wonders I'm sure.
Her older brother has the exact opposite issues, so whereas concentration and focus aren't really issues for him at all, confidence and self-belief is definitely a little lacking.
This book seems to offer a good all round package :)
This is SO needed right now! I'm glad there's is something like it out there for younger children too.
Karen @For What It's Worth
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