Author:
Robin L. Flanigan Illustrator: Heather S. Jones Marketing: Carolyn Birrittella |
![]() Want to use M is for Mindful in your classroom? M is for Mindful is a children’s book that helps cultivate self-awareness, compassion, respect for diversity, and other practices centered on emotional regulation, cognitive focus, and meaningful movement. Author & Illustrator are available upon request Mindful Book Reading & Speaking Events Mindful Teacher Profession Development Workshops Mindful Kids Workshops Please send an email for more information and to make an event reservation. Available for events in-person or virtual. Check out our educational resources that include a series of classroom materials that align with M is for Mindful and ELA standards.Young students will explore mindful concepts andEnglish Language Arts simultaneously. A-Z Mindful Digital Posters-for class smart boards M is for Mindful A-Z Digital Posters aligns with the children’s book M is for Mindful. Learning Objectives include mindful awareness, social and emotional development, foundational phonological skills, reading and listening comprehension, language and vocabulary development, writing, artistic, and oral expression. The posters are perfect for the smart board, to demonstrate the book’s important SEL lessons through poetry and imagery and inspire student’s to engage in the mindful learning concepts. GRADE LEVELS PreK - 6th, Homeschool SUBJECTS English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Character Education STANDARDS: CCSSCCRA.L.1, CCSSCCRA.L.3, CCSSCCRA.L.4, CCSSCCRA.L.5, CCSSCCRA.L.6 FORMATS: 26 pages, Digital PDF A-Z Mindful Coloring Book M is for Mindful A-Z Coloring Book aligns with the children’s book M is for Mindful. Learning objectives include mindful awareness, social and emotional development, foundational phonological skills, reading and listening comprehension, language and vocabulary development, artistic, and oral expression. This coloring book reinforces the M is for Mindful lessons by activating each child’s own creativity and self-expression. The process of coloring is a valuable way to locate an inner sense of calmness. Recent studies show that coloring has mental benefits similar to meditation. These coloring pages are ideal for younger students who can work independently to reflect upon lessons from M is for Mindful while developing letter recognition. We will continue to add more materials over time and would love to hear about how you use the coloring book with your students. GRADE LEVELS PreK - 4th, Homeschool SUBJECTS English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Character Education STANDARDS CCSSRF.K.3, CCSSCCRA.L.3, CCSSCCRA.L.5 FORMATS: 26 pages, Digital PDF A-Z Mindful Creativity Journal M is for Mindful A-Z Creativity Journal uses an integrative, cross-curricular learning approach and aligns with the children’s book M is for Mindful. Learning objectives include mindful awareness, social and emotional development, foundational phonologicalskills, reading and listening comprehension, language and vocabulary development, writing, artistic, and oral expression. Students can work independently using the prompts and creative workspace in the creativity journal. The activities are meant to guide and encourage an exploration of mindful concepts by activating each child’s own creativity and self-expression. GRADE LEVELS 1st - 6th, Homeschool SUBJECTS English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Character Education STANDARDS CCSSCCRA.L.1, CCSSCCRA.L.3, CCSSCCRA.L.4, CCSSCCRA.L.5, CCSSCCRA.L.6 FORMATS INCLUDED 26 pages, PDF All Mindful Education Materials align with the book and can be used together to enhance the learning experience and reinforce the mindful concepts using a multiple perspective teaching strategy. “Every one of these pages captures an idea that’s essential for peaceful living. This book is truly beautiful, gentle, and powerful. You could use it with any grade, whenever you'd want to come together and talk about what’s important.” — JEAN HURST, national curriculum designer for EL Education "Using simple rhymes and vivid illustrations, M is for Mindful describes for children the ways in which they can control their emotions, develop positive relationships, demonstrate empathy, and set goals. This book should be in every elementary classroom and school library!" — LYNN GATTO, director of elementary education at the University of Rochester's Warner School of Education "I read one page from M is for Mindful each day with my first-graders as we get our minds ready for learning. The students even read it during recess, and have many of the pages memorized. This book seems to meet a need for them, and its messages will have a positive impact long after they leave me.” —Kerry Burnett, teacher M is for Mindful Learning Objectives include: Mindful awareness Social and emotional development Foundational skills (phonological awareness, fluency, etc.) Reading and listening comprehension Language and vocabulary development Learning through movement/the body Creativity and self expression Engaging in imaginative play Writing and oral communication M is for Mindful pairs inspiring verses with vibrant, nature-based paintings to help cultivate self-awareness, compassion, respect for diversity, and other practices—for an intentional, balanced, considerate life.
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