We live in a mind-centered world in which children are exposed every day to an ongoing stream of external stimuli and demands. It is more urgent than ever to teach children from an early age how to stay body-centered. This involves children learning to love themselves, to listen to the body, and to understand that the body is a thinking organism that knows. This book is a practical travel guide through a creative and playful body-centered curriculum developed for children between four and eight years of age. It supports teachers, movement educators, or anyone working with children in promoting three foundational building blocks: body awareness, self-awareness, and self-worth. Through mindfulness, movement, dance, yoga, and art, children explore their body and learn to listen to and interpret its signals. This empowers them to make positive choices for their health and well-being. The book includes eight easy-to-use lesson plans. Included with purchase is free access to online support material.
