Menu
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 beautifully illustrated book guides children through various mindfulness practices, including conscious breathing, sensory awareness, and emotional regulation. The simple, yet powerful text encourages children to find peace and calm within themselves, even amidst life’s challenges. The book also includes a guided meditation that children can practice to deepen their mindfulness skills.
1. What does the main character do when feeling worried or overwhelmed?
a) Yells at others
b) Takes deep breaths
c) Runs away
d) Watches TV
2. What does the book compare thoughts to?
a) Clouds in the sky
b) Fish in the sea
c) Birds in a tree
d) Cars on a road
3. What activity does the book suggest for connecting with nature?
a) Playing video games
b) Watching movies
c) Planting a seed
d) Building a fort
4. How does the book describe being in the present moment?
a) Thinking about the future
b) Worrying about the past
c) Being aware of now
d) Sleeping all day
5. What does the main character do to spread peace?
a) Argues with others
b) Shares kindness
c) Stays alone
d) Buys expensive gifts
6. What does the book say about listening?
a) It’s not important
b) Only listen to some people
c) Listen with your whole body
d) Listen only when you want to
7. How does the book suggest dealing with big emotions?
a) Ignore them
b) Get angry
c) Recognize and accept them
d) Hide them from others
8. What does the main character do to feel grounded?
a) Jumps up and down
b) Lies on the ground
c) Climbs a tree
d) Swims in a pool
9. What does the book compare the mind to when it’s peaceful?
a) A stormy sea
b) A quiet pond
c) A racing river
d) A waterfall
10. What is the main message of the book?
a) Always be busy
b) Mindfulness helps find peace
c) Ignore your feelings
d) Peace is impossible
1. b) Takes deep breaths
2. a) Clouds in the sky
3. c) Planting a seed
4. c) Being aware of now
5. b) Shares kindness
6. c) Listen with your whole body
7. c) Recognize and accept them
8. b) Lies on the ground
9. b) A quiet pond
10. b) Mindfulness helps find peace
Setting “The Breathing Surprise” to music creates a playful way for children to practice mindfulness, transforming breath awareness into a catchy game-like tune. The song’s imagery of playing hide-and-seek with your breath gives children a simple, engaging approach to noticing their breathing without judgment. This melodic approach makes mindfulness feel like a fun adventure rather than a serious exercise, giving children a friendly tune they can recall whenever they need a moment of calm, helping them develop self-awareness and relaxation skills through the simple joy of song.
Verse 1:
Think about your favorite toy
Or a day that brought you joy
Now quick! Can you feel
Your breath, so real?
Pre-Chorus:
In and out, soft and slow
Did you catch it? Do you know?
It’s always there, day and night
Let’s try again, hold on tight
Chorus:
Sneaky breath, playing hide and seek
Try to catch it, don’t you peek
Sometimes fast, sometimes slow
Your breath has its own flow
Verse 2:
Close your eyes, count to three
Now breathe in, can you see?
It might change when you look
But that’s okay, no rule book
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
Bridge:
It’s a game of cat and mouse
With the breath inside your house
Whether you catch it or not
You’re learning quite a lot
(Chorus)
Outro:
Breathe in, breathe out, just be you
Your sneaky breath will see you through
This little game helps us see
How amazing we can be
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:
Got my problem-solving cape on tight
Detective hat, yeah it feels just right
I’m on a mission, to make things great
Creating value, that’s my fate
Pre-Chorus:
Listen up, watch and learn
Super skills, now it’s your turn
Chorus:
I’m a Value Creation Superhero
Solving problems, from high to zero
Testing ideas, making things better
Learning from others, I’m a real go-getter
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Value Creation Superhero, that’s me!
Verse 2:
Curiosity is my secret power
Asking questions every minute, every hour
Try it small before you go big
Feedback’s gold, don’t you dig?
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)
Bridge:
Look around, what needs fixing?
Use your skills, start mixing
A dash of this, a sprinkle of that
Value creation, where it’s at!
(Chorus)
Outro:
So put on your cape, and join the crew
Value Creation Superhero, it could be you!
