Focusing and calming games for children: mindfulness strategies and activities to help children relax, concentrate and take control

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.