Ultimate Mindfulness Activity Book: 150 Playful Mindfulness Activities for Kids and Teens (and Grown-Ups too!)

18 reviews for Ultimate Mindfulness Activity Book: 150 Playful Mindfulness Activities for Kids and Teens (and Grown-Ups too!)

1. Angelcoolbabe

   Rated 5 out of 5

   August 13, 2022

   5.0 out of 5 stars Adults parents kids EVERYONE should own.

   Great for kids but even better for the parent/adult. Explained simply, and beautifully written.

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   Wünderbar Mutti

   Rated 5 out of 5

   May 16, 2021

   5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for learning mindfulness

   I got this for my children to help them practice more mindfulness during the pandemic. I found the book to very helpful and it allowed me teach my kid...More

   I got this for my children to help them practice more mindfulness during the pandemic. I found the book to very helpful and it allowed me teach my kids in a very simple logical manner. I think the book is helpful for parents too. I know I need to practice mindfulness when I rushing to work in the morning or when I return home from work tried and hungry with two tired and hungry children.

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   Debra

   Rated 5 out of 5

   November 19, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Great Activities for Managing Anxiety in Children

   I bought this book to find exercises for my 10-year-old son, who has trouble shutting his mind off to fall asleep. I thought the mindfulness activitie...More

   I bought this book to find exercises for my 10-year-old son, who has trouble shutting his mind off to fall asleep. I thought the mindfulness activities might help him set aside his worries and relax. We have now done enough of the activities that my son can choose from a repertoire of strategies when he is having trouble relaxing or falling asleep. He is becoming more independent in guiding himself through mindful breathing and other exercises, which was the goal!
   
   The book is written for an adult audience, but it is conversational, so I have been able to read many of the explanations to my 10-year-old. The organizational structure of the book helps you choose activities based on age level or topic/type, and the descriptions make it easy to match the activity to the needs of the child (or adult!). I also appreciate that the book contextualizes the activities rather than just providing a list so that you can make better choices about which strategies to use. There are tips and suggestions for making mindfulness part of a routine and for navigating the options.
   
   The book presents a nice balance of activities you can do with or without materials, during different times of day, and in different settings. You can also apply mindfulness to routine tasks, such as making dinner. All in all, my family has been impressed with this book, and it has definitely served the purpose

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   d

   Rated 5 out of 5

   April 8, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Mindful Activities for All Ages

   This book addresses the science, the how to, and the what ifs of introducing mindfulness to children. As a teacher, I have been able to incorporate m...More

   This book addresses the science, the how to, and the what ifs of introducing mindfulness to children. As a teacher, I have been able to incorporate many mindful activities into instructional time with ease. My students have a new curiosity about the present and understand the benefits of mindfully breathing. Some are even cultivating an awareness of mindful interactions with others.
   This book has helped me to provide information to coworkers, administration and parents about what mindfulness is and how teaching children mindfulness is an important tool for students social emotional well being.
   I LOVE this book!

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   Tracey

   Rated 5 out of 5

   April 7, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Very practical and fun filled.

   Thank you some much for writing this book Chris Bergstrom. I use a lot of your suggestions and games for the children that I coach and it makes it rea...More

   Thank you some much for writing this book Chris Bergstrom. I use a lot of your suggestions and games for the children that I coach and it makes it really easy to teach them in being more aware. They have such fun with the games and it ends up bonding their entire family together in a more close-knit and connected way. Thank you for making it easier for me to help my clients, I am deeply grateful.
   Tracey Joy Kennedy, Master Transformation Life Coach

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   Christine M.

   Rated 5 out of 5

   February 12, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you!!!

   I'm partially through this book, & every time I pick it up I feel excited to be starting my practice, & to get my 7 & 3 year old practicin...More

   I'm partially through this book, & every time I pick it up I feel excited to be starting my practice, & to get my 7 & 3 year old practicing, too! Thank you for this encouraging book! It's been rough to see my kids suffering with anxiety, fear, anger, and I'm feeling like I'll have some better coping skills to help us all get through it better.

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   Deborah L Klein

   Rated 5 out of 5

   February 12, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Quite a resource!

   Here is an easy way to introduce mindfulness to your kiddos! It reminded me how many other activities foster mindfulness besides the traditional "sit ...More

   Here is an easy way to introduce mindfulness to your kiddos! It reminded me how many other activities foster mindfulness besides the traditional "sit down" activity. I was able to jot down a few new ideas to incorporate into our daily routine and a couple of extras that I can pull out when the moment strikes. I also was glad to see some ideas that we already use without even thinking of them as "practicing mindfulness" and I feel like that is a good goal-to incorporate these activities and make them a solid part of our lives so that mindfulness is just part of what we do and who we are. This book has been a help already and I know that as we move into it more and my children get older, more ideas will be utilized-nice to have a resource that you can grow with!

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   Happy cat owner

   Rated 5 out of 5

   February 8, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Imagine you are an ape!

   I work with children and teens at a local grief center. These activities are perfect for them to use when things feel overwhelming. Next week I want t...More

   I work with children and teens at a local grief center. These activities are perfect for them to use when things feel overwhelming. Next week I want to teach them Squish and Let Go (body relaxation). This exercise is great because of the wonderful examples "Imagine you are an ape in a tree. Apes hold on to branches with their feet. Clench your toes. Curl them like grabbing a branch with them really hard. One. Two. Relax the toes. Let them go limp. Notice how nice it feels." and "Next, imagine someone throws a basketball at your stomach. So make your stomach hard. Tighten your stomach muscles. One. Two. And release."
   
   Bergstrom, Christian. Ultimate Mindfulness Activity Book: 150 Playful Mindfulness Activities for Kids and Teens (and Grown-Ups too!) . Kindle Edition.

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   Candy Mac

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 29, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource

   This is a great collection of activities to use with all ages. It is an excellent resource of mindfulness practices for my classroom of young toddlers...More

   This is a great collection of activities to use with all ages. It is an excellent resource of mindfulness practices for my classroom of young toddlers, my grandson, my grown children and myself. Many of the activities may seem familiar or repetitive for those who are experienced with practicing mindfulness techniques with children, but it is great to have them all organized and at your fingertips in one place!

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   kristi

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 27, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch resource!

   I absolutely love that I can use these valuable activities in multiple settings and a variety of my students of all ages and stages. I can find ways t...More

   I absolutely love that I can use these valuable activities in multiple settings and a variety of my students of all ages and stages. I can find ways to incorporate the activities in whole class lessons or even during groups or individual sessions. Thank you for all that you do to provide my students and clients a calmer body and mind as well as allow for enhancing emotional intelligence and regulation.

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   Melanie Threhane

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 25, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done!

   This is not just a list of great activities, it is a practical, simple, thoughtful guide for how to use them with your kids. I love that the activitie...More

   This is not just a list of great activities, it is a practical, simple, thoughtful guide for how to use them with your kids. I love that the activities are broken out into categories - 1. sensory awareness, focus and calm 2. Joy, gratitude and kindness 3. Emotional intelligence and regulation. Awesome! I've already started using with my 9 year old boy - he loved the "school bus" visualization and understood the activity right away. Looking forward to using these activities with my 7 and 4 year old boys also, and putting the practice into our routine!

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   L. Hansen

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 24, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars So many ideas in one place

   I am trying to introduce mindfulness to my kiddos (and to learn it myself), and this collection is a gem. I love the variety of ideas for quick and ea...More

   I am trying to introduce mindfulness to my kiddos (and to learn it myself), and this collection is a gem. I love the variety of ideas for quick and easy mindfulness experiences. I also like the fun little names for the games. It makes them easy to explain and to recall. I would really like to have this book in print to thumb through (sensory, anyone?) and keep in my reference collection

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   SometimesMaven

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 23, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Very Accessible for Beginners and Practioners Alike

   Wow! I’ve followed blissfulkids.com for some time and I’m still wowed by this book! What I love most about it is its accessibility. Even if you’ve nev...More

   Wow! I’ve followed blissfulkids.com for some time and I’m still wowed by this book! What I love most about it is its accessibility. Even if you’ve never practiced mindfulness yourself before or with your children, you can use this book. Chapters 2 and 3 are a great introduction to mindfulness and it’s broken down into an easy-to-read format. There is Chapter 2 - FAAQs (Frequently Asked Awesome Questions) and Chapter 3 - 21 Best Practices for a Quick Start and Sustained Practice. If you are already a pro, you can skip right to the 150 mindfulness activities, which have been broken down into groups based on type of mindfulness: Activities for Sensory Awareness, Focus, and Calm; Activities for Joy, Gratitude, and Kindness; and Activities for Emotional Intelligence and Regulation. Each group of activities is further broken down by age groups: 3 and up, 7 and up, and 12 and up.
   
   Chris’s writing is so engaging and relatable. I love the stories he shares about how mindfulness has impacted his son and their family.
   
   Seriously, what a steal for 99 cents! You won’t be sorry.

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   Amazon Customer

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 21, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for every classroom!

   I use MANY of these exercises in my reading intervention groups on a regular basis. We often begin with an exercise to increase focus and attention b...More

   I use MANY of these exercises in my reading intervention groups on a regular basis. We often begin with an exercise to increase focus and attention but I have found the activities so useful in helping my students to calm themselves when upset, fearful or even a bit reluctant to try something challenging. This is definitely part of my teaching tool-box! Thank you, Chris!

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   TheMomDiggity

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 20, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ for teaching Mindfulness to youth!

   As a child/adolescent psychologist and mother of two, this book is a welcomed addition to both my professional and personal libraries. Written in a v...More

   As a child/adolescent psychologist and mother of two, this book is a welcomed addition to both my professional and personal libraries. Written in a very “down-to-earth” style, the information and activities are very approachable and easy to follow. The author includes many personal vignettes to highlight how to incorporate these skills into your everyday life. I highly recommend this book to anyone with a child/adolescent in their life.

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   Pauli, Finland

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 20, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Uncover your life!

   Insofar as any book can help reveal the real nature of life and being to you, this book is it. By following these easy-to-adopt guidelines by Chris an...More

   Insofar as any book can help reveal the real nature of life and being to you, this book is it. By following these easy-to-adopt guidelines by Chris and embarking on a journey by way of any of these simple yet profound activities, you open the door for life to blossom through you. Grateful to Chris for making the discovery so readily accessible to so many fellow human beings! Highly recommended to EVERYONE, not only parents with kids in the household!

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   Lauren Madsen

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 20, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Huge variety of helpful mindfulness practices for different ages and personalities

   I have four kids ranging in age from 3 to 11. There are practices in the book that I can't wait to do with each of them and for different reasons. O...More

   I have four kids ranging in age from 3 to 11. There are practices in the book that I can't wait to do with each of them and for different reasons. One child needs help navigating big emotions while another tends to get anxious. The book is organized so you can find what you're looking for easily and I definitely appreciate that. I am new to mindfulness and loved Christian's comprehensive Frequently Asked Awesome Questions at the beginning of the Book. I spent several years teaching kindergarten and wish I would have had this book back then!

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   haiku notes

   Rated 5 out of 5

   January 20, 2019

   5.0 out of 5 stars Your most valuable Mindfulness Resource for your kids!!!

   This book is a fun and practical must have on your book shelf. I have used quite a few of the activities for my yoga kids with my online version of t...More

   This book is a fun and practical must have on your book shelf. I have used quite a few of the activities for my yoga kids with my online version of the book. Since I am the kind of person who enjoys holding a book in my hands I can hardly wait to own a paper copy! This way I will see the book on my desk and use it more often!!!! Do yourself and the children in your life a big service by purchasing this book now.....the rest is pure fun and inspiration!

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