Pt. 1. Theoretical and practical background. Introduction: meeting children with mindfulness ; Understanding attention and concentration ; Mindfulness play ; Structuring the emotional environment for mindfulness play ; Mindfulness play and well-being ; Control, adaptability and effectiveness
Pt. 2. Focusing and calming games and activities. Choosing groups, pairs, leaders and order of play ; Warm-ups and ice-breakers ; Focusing attention ; Concentrating for longer periods ; Self-calming ; Celebrating.
Focusing and calming games for children : mindfulness strategies and activities to help children relax, concentrate and take control by Deborah Plummer. ISBN 9781849051439. Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2012. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.