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Here you will find the resources that compliment the lessons taught during the month.
This engaging and thought-provoking story invites children to step into the present moment and appreciate the wonders that surround them.
1. According to the book, what does it mean to be present?
a) To always be thinking about the future
b) To focus on what’s happening right now
c) To dwell on past events
d) To be physically present but mentally elsewhere
2. How does the book suggest listening to others?
a) While doing other things
b) Without really paying attention
c) With your whole body
d) Only when they say something interesting
3. What does the book say about noticing the world around you?
a) It’s not important
b) You should ignore your surroundings
c) You should use all your senses to experience it
d) Only notice things that are unusual
4. How does the book describe dealing with emotions?
a) Ignore all feelings
b) Only focus on happy emotions
c) Notice and accept your feelings
d) Always act on your emotions immediately
5. What does the book say about helping others?
a) It’s not part of being present
b) Only help if you get something in return
c) Being present means noticing when others need help
d) Helping others is always more important than being present
6. How does the book suggest approaching new experiences?
a) With fear and hesitation
b) By avoiding them completely
c) With curiosity and openness
d) By rushing through them quickly
7. What does the book say about mistakes?
a) Never make any mistakes
b) Dwell on your mistakes constantly
c) Learn from your mistakes and move on
d) Mistakes are unforgivable
8. How does the book describe the importance of breath?
a) Breathing is not related to being present
b) You should hold your breath to be present
c) Focusing on your breath can help you be present
d) Only certain types of breathing help you be present
9. What does the book say about technology and being present?
a) Always use technology
b) Never use technology
c) Be mindful of how you use technology
d) Technology doesn’t affect being present
10. What is the main message of the book?
a) Being present is impossible for children
b) The past and future are more important than the present
c) Being present helps you enjoy and engage with life more fully
d) Being present means ignoring everything around you
1. b) To focus on what’s happening right now
2. c) With your whole body
3. c) You should use all your senses to experience it
4. c) Notice and accept your feelings
5. c) Being present means noticing when others need help
6. c) With curiosity and openness
7. c) Learn from your mistakes and move on
8. c) Focusing on your breath can help you be present
9. c) Be mindful of how you use technology
10. c) Being present helps you enjoy and engage with life more fully
Setting “The Awareness Smoothie” to music creates a delightful way for children to experience mindfulness, turning abstract concepts about unified consciousness into a catchy tune they can easily remember. The song’s playful imagery of blending sensory experiences into a smoothie gives children a simple visualization tool for integrating all aspects of their awareness. This melodic approach makes mindfulness practice feel like a fun cooking adventure, providing children with a friendly tune they can recall whenever they feel scattered or overwhelmed, helping them develop a sense of wholeness and presence through the simple joy of song.
Verse 1:
Sights and sounds, a touch of breeze
Thoughts and feelings, if you please
Smells and tastes, don’t forget those
Put them all in, watch how it grows
Pre-Chorus:
Now it’s time to blend it right
Into one big ball of light
Chorus:
Mix it all together, what do you see?
A smoothie of awareness, just for me
Everything at once, in perfect harmony
That’s the recipe for being totally free
Verse 2:
In a frame or on a screen
All your senses now convene
Like a sphere that holds it all
Your experience, big and small
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
Bridge:
Who’s the one behind the blend?
The chef whose awareness has no end
Taste the flavor of right now
In this moment, here’s your wow
(Chorus)
Outro:
So when life feels split apart
Remember this awareness art
Mix it all and you will find
A unified and peaceful mind
While it might sound a little silly or even cheesy, songs are a great way to reinforce business lessons in a fun, memorable way—by tapping into musical and auditory learning styles, they help key concepts stick and support long-term retention in a way that traditional methods often can’t.
Verse 1:
Little toys that bring a smile
Sandwiches that go the extra mile
A shiny bike to ride around town
That’s what value’s all about
Pre-Chorus:
It’s not just about making money
It’s about making life sweet like honey
Chorus:
I’m a value maker, yeah that’s me
Creating things that people need
From ice cream scoops to fixing leaks
Making life better, week by week
When we all win, that’s the key
I’m a value maker, can’t you see?
Verse 2:
Solve a problem, lend a hand
Build a business, make a stand
Cut some hair, bake a cake
Whatever it takes, for goodness’ sake
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
Bridge:
It’s the heart of every business
To give the world our very best
When we focus on what others need
That’s when we all succeed
(Chorus)
Outro:
Value maker, that’s the way
Making life better every day
