These exercises are designed to encourage children to slow down.
It is difficult for children of any age to sit still all day and many children become agitated after a period of time. The first section focuses on calming, for when children feel they can’t sit still. The book’s focus on fun, rather than lots of explanations about the mindfulness message, makes it especially appropriate for young children. Kira provides enjoyable, engaging activities children will love. “Breathe like a Bear” is written by Kira Willey, a children’s music artist and kids yoga expert. The activities are developmentally appropriate for children young and old and might even be useful visualisations for parents and teachers. It is beautifully presented, resplendent with Anni Betts’ vibrant illustrations and contains a variety of simple, fun exercises that won’t make you feel like you are leading a meditation session. I’m glad I did, because this really is a great book. Throwing my scepticism out of the window, I decided to review a new book promoting exercises for children to practice mindfulness, “Breathe Like a Bear”. It didn’t stop her rolling her eyes when we talked about being mindful but the strategies helped her to focus, make friends and practice self-control. My daughter blossomed during that year, from struggling to cope with anxiety when things didn’t go her way, to recognising her emotions were taking over and seeking ways to overcome them. My views changed last year, when one of my children had a teacher who promoted mindful activities. Being mindful, seemed like a short-term fad, soon to be replaced by another buzz word. Visit her online at used to be a mindfulness sceptic. When not illustrating, she can be found exploring the historic sights and natural beauty of the United Kingdom and Europe, baking sweets, going for long walks, and sewing colorful clothes to wear. Originally from Illinois, she now lives in Durham, England, with her archaeologist husband, Kamal, new son, Emmett, and adorable dog, Logan. Learn more at !Īnni Betts is a professional illustrator who creates vibrant, cheerful drawings for books, magazines, advertisements, greeting cards, and more.
Kira created and hosts several yoga-for-kids programs which air on PBS TV affiliates nationwide and her TEDx talk, “Bite-Sized Mindfulness,” can be viewed online. Her hits include “Colors,” which was featured in a worldwide Dell ad campaign.
She has released five albums of kids’ yoga and mindfulness songs her work has won Parents’ Choice Gold, four Independent Music Awards, and the ASCAP Foundation Children’s Songwriting Award. Kira Willey, author of Breathe Like a Bear and the Mindfulness Moments for Kids series, is a children’s music artist, kids’ yoga and mindfulness expert, and creator of Rockin’ Yoga school programs.
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