Read a book together (or watch online)
Reading a book with your child at any age is so valuable for building connection, inquiry and reflection. Together, read or watch “What does it Mean to be Present?” online. This book talks about the concept of being present (some will call it being mindful) and ways to focus your awareness with your senses in everyday life.
Book: What Does it Mean to Be Present?
Author: Rana DiOrio
Illustrator: Eliza Wheeler
Electronic Links: https://www.sourcebooks.com/what-does-it-mean-to-be-present.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stnz10c2tt0
Suggested Questions:
What ways of being present in the book did you have a personal connection with? Share your own.
Have you practiced ways to be present or mindful at school? If so, what?
What ways do you think we could practice being more present at home? Make a plan to do this.
Activity Add-Ons:
Do activity “Connecting with Our Senses”
Do activity “Mindful Movement”
