Leo is kind to everyone - except to himself... When Leo accidentally ruins the birthday card he made for his teacher, he gets very upset. His mom tries to teach him to be mindful and kind to himself. She wants her son to treat himself the way he treats others - with compassion.Can Leo learn to be his own friend? Can Leo learn to unlock the power of the secret key?This heartfelt, rhyming story, written by a mindfulness teacher and pediatric speech-language pathologist (M.S. CCC-SLP), teaches children the powerful lesson of being kind to themselves when they make a mistake. Join Leo as he learns the importance of treating himself like a friend. This story introduces mindfulness and self-compassion to children and adults in a fun and engaging way.The book offers more than just the story - it includes a scavenger hunt to find 12 hidden secret keys, mindful breathing scripts, discussion guides, and more! Leo's Secret Key is a great addition to your home library, your classroom, or your therapy toolkit!Leo’s Secret Key teaches children how to regulate their big feelings and emotions through mindful breathing and other mindfulness-based techniques. Practicing mindfulness helps children reduce stress and feel calm, especially when they are feeling anxious, frustrated, upset, or angry. Practicing mindfulness helps to build self-awareness, confidence, and resilience - all qualities we want our kids to develop.**Leo’s Secret Key - written by a mindfulness teacher and pediatric speech-language pathologist (M.S. CCC-SLP), will help your kids learn about mindfulness and self-compassion with an additional focus on social-emotional learning, speech & language development, phonological awareness, self-regulation and executive function skills.**Interactive Scavenger Hunt: Your kids will search for the 12 golden, secret keys hidden throughout the pages of the book! Discover the meaning of the secret key as you read! This is a fun & interactive way to engage your kids while reading.*A "key" for where the secret golden keys are hidden is located in the author's note.*Included in the book:Mindful Breathing ActivitiesHelp your kids regulate their emotions and calm their bodies and minds through mindful breathing.Help your kids offer themselves kindness, compassion, and love using Leo's mindful breathing exercise.A Mindful Breathing Script created for parents, teachers & caregivers to use with the kids in your life. This way you can practice mindful breathing together!Mindfulness-Based Practices & Activities Self-Awareness & Self-Regulation exercises for kidsA Self-Compassion Practice for kids to use during stressful or hard moments to help regulate their emotions and to help them stay calm, centered, and focused.Mindful Discussion GuideLooking for a supportive way to talk to your kids about making mistakes or for tools to help the kids in your life learn to be kinder to themselves?This guide was created specifically for parents, caregivers, and educators to engage your children in a deeper, more mindful discussion about making mistakes and treating themselves with kindness!Explanation of Mindfulness The Author's Note explains the benefits of mindfulness for children.Interactive Scavenger HuntYour kids will search for the 12 secret golden keys hidden throughout the story! Discover the meaning of the secret key. This is a fun and interactive way to engage your kids as you read the book!
✔ Author(s): Fia Aliotta
✔ Title: Leo's Secret Key: A Children's Book about Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
✔ Rating : 5 out of 5 base on (26 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: B0CL2V5BWQ
✔ ISBN-13: 978B0CL2V5BW1
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Leo's Secret Key by Fia Aliotta
Sarah Franklin
This book has reignited my passion for reading. It reminded me of the sheer joy that can be found in losing oneself in the pages of a good story. I can't wait to explore more books now.
Rosa Bax
I couldn't stop raving about this book to my friends and family. It's a literary gem that deserves all the praise. I can't wait to dive into more works by this talented author.
Laura Hill
The author's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through their words is truly remarkable. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book.
