{"product_id":"mindfulness-in-a-jar-r-101-exercises-to-help-children-focus-and-calm-their-minds","title":"Mindfulness in a Jar(r): 101 Exercises to Help Children Focus and Calm Their Minds","description":"\u003cb\u003eGentle prompts to help kids improve concentration, regulate emotions, and live in the moment.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eClose your eyes\u003c\/i\u003e . . . \u003ci\u003eBreathe in through your nose\u003c\/i\u003e . . . \u003ci\u003eAnd breathe out\u003c\/i\u003e . . . Kids feel pressure too  Helping them through their day-to-day problems can be as simple as a five-minute moment of mindfulness. Bring mindfulness-focusing techniques to your classroom, home, or anywhere. This inventive collection of quick and easy exercises helps kids live in the moment, de-stress, and zero in on the task at hand. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree Spirit's In a Jar(R) Products\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Butler, M.Ed.\u003c\/b\u003e has been teaching kindergarten and prekindergarten since 2002. He has a B.S. in education and early childhood from Indiana's Manchester University and an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Grand Canyon University. He is now the SEL (social-emotional learning) mindfulness specialist for the Austin Independent School District (AISD), working with teachers, staff, administrators, parents, and grades preK-12 students. During the 2016-2017 school year, James helped implement a mindfulness curriculum in all 130 AISD campuses. He lives in Austin, Texas.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50642815680786,"sku":"9781631984365","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d60893f4-eecb-406b-bb31-3fb33cc65307.jpg?v=1733071560","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mindfulness-in-a-jar-r-101-exercises-to-help-children-focus-and-calm-their-minds","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}