Mental & Emotional Wellness for Kids
The Elements of Mindfulness
Written by Aria Z Young & Illustrated by Sarah Turner
Published by Reflective Publishing and BIPOC Support Foundation
Meet a colorful crew of elements who will teach you how to understand and express yourself!
Learn about grounding with earth, using your breath with air, the power of movement with fire, and how to center yourself with water.
With vivid illustrations and easy-to-learn practices, this is a book for all ages!
About The Book
The Elements of Mindfulness provides tools for children to combat stress by teaching them lessons and exercises that will follow them into adulthood. This book provides a variety of teaching material for a range of ages, recommended for three to twelve-year-olds. With each element is a targeted lesson for older readers and teachers to dive deeper into mindfulness practices.
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Meet the Author
Aria Young is a trauma-informed mindfulness guide, coach, folk herbalist, and certified yoga and meditation instructor devoted to rekindling our connection to our hearts and the Earth. She has been sharing and facilitating mindfulness with children for 3 years, and has been serving in personal development for over 7 years. Aria understands the importance of grounding into presence, expressing yourself truthfully, and being self-aware on the path of the heart. The overflowing love she has for others and her passions motivates her to create videos, online courses, in-person events, books, and other resources to serve as many people as she can. Aria gives a massive thanks to you, Mother Earth, and the Elements during the process of creating this book. She is sending you a big heart hug and a warm smile! You can connect with her at www.ariazyoung.com
A fun, educational resource for children, teachers, parents and families.
This book is brought to you by
BIPOC Support Foundation’s Education Outreach
BIPOC Support Foundation is a non-profit organization based in San Diego County. BSF provides equitable access to transformative experiences, resources, and education to empower communities to thrive. The work we do in education is pivotal to building successful futures for children of all backgrounds to thrive. Our mindfulness literature provides easy-to-learn lessons in self-acceptance, self-empowerment, and emotional intelligence. As adults, how many of us received the tools we need to keep our bodies and minds healthy in the face of life’s stresses? This book is meant for all ages, with images guiding younger learners and more detailed information to be used for older children and teachers in a classroom or home setting. We also offer classes to adults for personal or educational use.
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Kind Words
“Centering myself and staying calm when a lot is going on helps me be my best self for my class. I also loved when Aria sang. The souvenirs and flowers meant a lot, and the kids kept them close.”
~ Ms. Quintana, Elementary School Teacher
“When I was reading TEOM in the car with my parents, I practiced some of the calming practices — and I still do.”
~ Jovana, 2nd Grader
“We have a new puppy, and I’m scared of him because he bites. I do Belly Breathing and Hummingbird Breaths, and that helps calm me down.”
~ Aiden, 2nd Grader
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Enjoy a playful and insightful journey with the elements, and expand your awareness of mindfulness in you and your child’s life!
Let’s Try a Practice with Cora!
Place one hand on your heart and on hand on your belly, close your eyes and breathe.
Listen to your breath, feeling your chest and belly rise and fall like the waves.
You are safe here and can always place your hands on your heart and belly to find your center.
The Elements of Mindfulness Classroom Program
The Elements of Mindfulness Classroom Program is a dynamic, 6-week journey that introduces students to mindfulness through engaging weekly activities, led by the author of The Elements of Mindfulness. Each session includes a reading from the beautifully illustrated children’s book, paired with a guided mindfulness practice, group discussion, and journal reflection, plus take-home resources to reinforce the learning and encourage ongoing practice. Each student and teacher receives a signed copy of the book, creating a meaningful, lasting resource for continued mindfulness.
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