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Using deep breaths, he realizes the lion inside--his growling anger--can be tamed. With illustrations by Jim Durk, whose work includes Puppy Mind and many of the Clifford the Big Red Dog and Thomas the Steam Engine books. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a92d868b38d4b04304d839/1566594090290-VBW72QD1HJ8AC0L7JEND/Puppy+Mind.jpg Home - Puppy Mind In this picture book for children and adults, a young boy discovers his mind is like a puppy, always wandering away, into the past or the future. He sets about learning to train his puppy mind to heel to the present moment. Through remembering to breathe, the boy becomes a stronger and more caring master of his puppy mind, keeping it in the present, if only for a moment. Includes the following discussion guide for parents and teachers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a92d868b38d4b04304d839/1485814613265-KB6AZN4421B7KXH5PVD3/IMG_3056.jpg Home - Breathing Cards If you have ever wondered how to incorporate mindfulness into your school day without the help of a Mindfulness Instructor, look no further. When you purchase your very own Mindful Breathing Cards, you will receive a pack of 50 beautiful cards. On one side are stunning images, and on the other, easy to follow directions for breathing options like: Dolphin, Flower, Elephant, and Spiderman breathing, just to name a few! 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Never wanting to experience that discomfort again, the king decides to cover his whole kingdom in leather, with unfortunate consequences. For ages 3 and up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a92d868b38d4b04304d839/1566591811613-XSH0Y5R2CC30BKNHZEDA/image-asset.jpeg Home - RESOURCES We recommend the following webinars, websites, podcasts, articles, videos, books, and props for supporting mindfulness education in your classroom or home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/56a92d868b38d4b04304d839/1566593597334-EMGUHBKFUHRH6O3F9N30/MA+Curriculum+Photo.jpg Home - Mindful Arts in the Classroom is a 272 page curriculum written especially for the teacher, camp director, or really cool parent or guardian who wants to use original stories, art activities, and fun games to teach mindfulness as well as social and emotional learning (SEL) to their kids! 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