# Breathe—Move—Learn With Young Children 70 Activities in Mindfulness, Brain-Friendly Movement, and Social-Emotional Learning **Author: [Marcia Lee Unnever](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=211938&Name=Marcia+Lee+Unnever)** Early Childhood, K-12 Get every young child ready to learn—and support their social-emotional development—with these 70 fun, quick, and effective activities! Teachers of early childhood through Grade 3 will love this unique combination of SEL, mindfulness, and brain-friendly physical activity that promotes growth, development, and behavior management. Contains Companion Materials | | | --- | | Paperback
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Add to Cart | | | | | --- | --- | | STOCK NUMBER | ISBN | | 57594 | 978-1-68125-759-4 | | COPYRIGHT | PAGES | | 2024 | 168 | | AVAILABILITY | | | Available Stock | | **AWARD WINNER:** **2025 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, Education/Academic category** Designed to increase focus and nurture the essential skills every kid needs for social and academic success, the activities in this teacher-friendly book are a perfect complement to all of today’s popular curricula. They’re field-tested, easy to implement in as little as 15 minutes a day, and great for use in person or in the virtual classroom. When used throughout the school day, the Breathe—Move—Learn activities work fast—helping kids wake up, calm down, focus, or soothe anxious feelings. Easy-to-follow scripts, illustrations, and photos allow teachers to lead the activities without extensive prep work. A must-have for all teachers from early childhood to elementary school, Breathe—Move—Learn activities will help kids develop the mental, physical, emotional and social skills to support a lifetime of learning. **Early childhood and elementary educators will:** - **Encourage mindfulness** with breathing and sensory exercises that help kids calm down and get focused - **Set the stage for learning** with structured movements that support the brain’s function and resiliency - **Strengthen social-emotional learning (SEL)** with activities that support the CASEL Core Competencies - **Build self-esteem and enthusiasm** with short, uplifting messages to use each day - **Reduce behavior challenges** and make everyday classroom management easier - **Promote academic achievement**—field testing showed correlation with test score improvement **ACTIVITIES HELP PROMOTE:** Focus and Concentration • Self-Management • Physical Fitness • Self-Awareness • Mental and Emotional Well-Being • Social Awareness • Emotional Self-Regulation • Relationship Skills • Responsible Decision-Making • Problem-Solving • Reduced Test Anxiety • Positive Attitude • Growth Mindset • Increased Self-Esteem • Reduced Bullying **[Watch author Marcia Lee Unnever introduce her new book](/content/presenting-breathe-move-learn-with-young-children/index.html)** ## Reviews James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review "Designed to increase focus and nurture the essential skills every kid needs for social and academic success, the activities in this teacher-friendly book are a perfect complement to all of today's popular curricula...an ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, school district, and college/university library Early Childhood Education collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists." Kathy Price, Regional Childcare Coordinator, NM-RECA & SW Regional Education Cooperative *"Breathe, Move, Learn with Young Children" is a well-crafted and practical guide that bridges the realms of mindfulness, movement, and social-emotional learning for the benefit of young minds. It is a must-read for those seeking to create a nurturing and enriching environment that supports the holistic development of children.* Elizabeth Martinez, LMSW, IMH-E, IECMHC *"Breathe—Move—Learn is spilling with gratitude and is effortlessly reflective. The connections this work makes between emotions and how they feel within the body is so fundamental for helping children learn to recognize and manage their emotions. I believe that educators will appreciate the practicality, simplicity, and intentionality of this tool. I believe that children will find themselves applying these skills across different experiences."* Suzi Tortora, Ed.D., BC-DMT, Founder and Director, Dancing Dialogue, LCAT LMHC PLLC *"Breathe—Move—Learn With Young Children offers an exciting and enriching dimension to the classroom environment, equipping teachers–and any other professional working with children, looking to add active brain‐stimulating programing to their practice–with a diverse array of activities designed to engage a child's body, mind, and emotions to optimize their whole learning experience. Drawing on Unnever's extensive experience as an Educational Trainer, each activity reflects her wealth of knowledge, integrating classic physical exercises with research‐proven mindfulness and brain‐boosting techniques.* Activities are presented with clear child‐friendly scripts, discussion questions, and suggestions for visual prompts to make a slide deck to support SEL skills. Unnever's choice of playful and delightful instructions immediately captures the imagination of young minds..." Jen Alexander, M.A., NCC, SB-RPT, Author of Building Trauma-Sensitive Schools *"Breathe—Move—Learn goes right to the heart of how to support safety, health, and social‐emotional well‐being for our youngest learners. All the activities center the body, including how we breathe, sense, move, feel, and learn. I especially love the sequence and easy‐to‐use format, making it a must‐have resource for everyone who works with young children."* **Watch a coffee chat with the author** **[Watch the recording](/content/resource-library/breathe-move-learn-with-young-children/index.html)** **Read an Excerpt** **[Introduction to Breathe—Move—Learn With Young Children](/content/resource-library/breathe-move-learn-with-young-children-70-activities-in-mindfulness-brain-friendly-movement-and-social-emotional-learning/index.html)** **View Sample Activities** **[Breathe—Move—Learn With Young Children Sample Activities](/content/resource-library/breathe-move-learn-with-young-children-70-activities-in-mindfulness-brain-friendly-movement-and-social-emotional-learning-2/index.html)** This product has additional material available on the Brookes [Download Hub](https://downloads.brookespublishing.com/resource/breathe-move-learn-with-young-children/).