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Listening to My Body A guide to helping kids understand the connection between their sensations (what the heck are thos...

by Gabi Garcia

Book Details

Publisher:Comparison To Similar Books
Published:2019-11-11
Pages:34
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:099895800X

Reading Info

Age Range:8-12

About This Book

Listening to My Body is an engaging and interactive picture book that introduces children to the practice of paying attention to their bodies. Through a combination of story and simple experiential activities, it guides them through the process of noticing and naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them, while helping them build on their capacity to engage mindfully, self-regulate, and develop a better sense of well-being. From "buzzing" and "tingly" to "wiggly" and "sq

Our Review

This engaging picture book offers young readers a gentle introduction to the essential skill of body awareness and emotional intelligence. Through simple, interactive activities woven into a thoughtful narrative, children learn to identify physical sensations like buzzing, tingling, and wiggling, connecting them to their underlying feelings. The book provides a practical, child-friendly toolkit for noticing and naming emotions, transforming abstract concepts into tangible experiences that kids can easily grasp and explore.

What sets this resource apart is its focus on building foundational mindfulness skills that support self-regulation and overall well-being. It’s particularly valuable for children who experience big emotions or sensory overwhelm, giving them the vocabulary and awareness to understand their internal world. By guiding them to listen to their bodies, this book empowers kids with lifelong coping strategies for emotional health and resilience.

Themes

Emotions

Subjects

Emotions