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Here you will find the resources that compliment the lessons taught during the month.
Having your child complete this coloring page immediately after the mindfulness activity creates a smooth transition, transforming the lesson from imaginative to tangible. This process allows children to turn their thoughts into creative, mindful action through artistic expression.
Color-In Picture
This picture book tells the story of a young girl who moves to a new country and grapples with the decision of choosing a new name or keeping her own.
The book sparks discussions about the importance of names, cultural identity, and staying true to oneself.
Setting “The Present Moment Explorer” to music creates a delightful way for children to experience mindfulness, turning the concept of fresh awareness into a catchy tune they’ll easily remember. The song’s imagery of seeing with “brand new eyes” gives children a simple visualization tool for dropping preconceptions and experiencing the world directly. This melodic approach makes mindfulness feel like an exciting adventure rather than a practice, providing children with a friendly tune they can recall whenever they want to return to the wonder of the present moment, helping them develop awareness and appreciation through the simple joy of song.
Verse 1:
Imagine you were born today
No words, no thoughts to guide your way
What do you see, what do you feel?
This moment’s all that’s real
Pre-Chorus:
No memories to cloud your view
No future dreams to pull you through
Just here and now, so crisp and clear
A world that’s always near
Chorus:
With brand new eyes, we explore
Each breath, each sound, and so much more
The present moment, fresh and bright
A child’s pure delight
Verse 2:
Listen close, what do you hear?
Feel the air, both far and near
Touch and taste, smell and see
This world of mystery
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
Bridge:
No past to hold us, no future to chase
Just this moment, this time, this place
Everything’s a wonder, everything’s new
When seen with eyes so true
(Chorus)
Outro:
Open your eyes, but keep that view
Of a world that’s always fresh and new
The present moment, a gift so rare
When we take the time to care
