All About Feelings

Mindful Me: Breath by Breath is a gentle and engaging mindfulness guide for children aged 6-8, helping them learn how to use breathing to calm their minds and bodies. In this story, Sam teaches his friends Lenny and Selina how to stay calm and centred during stressful or painful moments - like before a school performance or after a fall. The story is interwoven with mindfulness practices and includes œpause moments, inviting young readers to reflect and breathe.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops emotional regulation and awareness through mindfulness.
• Introduces techniques for managing stress, anxiety and discomfort.
• Supports PSHE and mental wellbeing curriculum areas.
• Provides real-world scenarios where mindfulness can be applied.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use œpause moments during group reading for guided breathing exercises.
• Discuss situations when students have felt nervous and how they handled it.
• Pair with a classroom œcalm corner for self-soothing strategies.
• Create a mindfulness journal to reflect on breathing exercises.

Information:

• Ages: 6-8 years
• Series: Mindful Me
• Format: Paperback
• Includes notes for parents and teachers