My Cope-Cake: free printable from OMazing Kids

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One of the activities that I love to do with kids who have anxiety or need help learning self-regulation skills is to help them make their own “cope-cake”. The cool thing is that it is personalized to them and the image of a cupcake takes most of us to a “happy place” in our thoughts. I left room around of the top of the cupcake so kids can drawn or glue on pics of things that they like and/or things that make them feel calm as extra “sprinkles” on their cupcake.

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Here’s the free printable that I made to use with my patients: My Cope-Cake – free printable from OMazing Kids

My Cope-Cake - free printable from OMazing Kids

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This activity was inspired by this handout I read online a couple of years ago: http://bookwhen.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/documents/4140/original.pdf?1360464416 but I simplified it to fit the timeframe I typically have to work with kids in a session. The author sells a book that I bought on Amazon called “The Worry Wars: An Anxiety Workbook for Kids and Their Helpful Adults!” that is full of fabulous strategies but is rather pricey ($40.00…. I was able to get on sale for $30.00).

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Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness & educational activities for kids of all abilities
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Angela Moorad is the founder of OMazing Kids, LLC and is an ASHA certified & licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Kids Yoga Teacher with over 25 years experience working in a variety of settings (early intervention, schools, teletherapy & a nonprofit pediatric rehab hospital for children with developmental disabilities). She is a kids book reviewer with a focus on great picture books, a kids toy / product reviewer with a focus on those that are helpful for kids with special needs & an iOS app beta tester for educational and therapeutic app developers. She loves sharing info about great things to use with kids of all abilities.

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2 Amazing “Must Have” Books for Teaching Kids Self-Regulation Skills

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I absolutely LOVE both of these books! Great for teaching kids self-regulation skills. I love the illustrations, kid-friendly language and analogies used to make the concepts easy to understand and to implement. The concepts are therapeutically sound. I highly recommend both books as “must haves” in the library of anyone working with kids with special needs.

I bought my copies on Amazon. Check out the reviews for yourself…. 100% 5-star rave reviews:

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* The Kids’ Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control: Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses

Hardcover – July 22, 2014

About the book:
Packed with simple ideas to regulate the emotions and senses, this book will help children tackle difficult feelings head-on and feel awesome and in control!
From breathing exercises, pressure holds and finger pulls, to fidgets, noise-reducing headphones and gum, the book is brimming with fun stuff to help kids feel cool, calm and collected. They will learn how to label difficult feelings, choose the perfect strategies and tools to tackle them, and use these correctly whether at home or at school. The strategies and tools are accompanied by cartoon-style illustrations, and the author includes useful tips for parents and teachers as well as handy visual charts and checklists to track learning and progress.

Armed with this book, kids will be well on their way to managing difficult emotions and feeling just right in whatever situation life throws at them! Suitable for children with emotional and sensory processing difficulties aged approximately 7 to 14 years. (Note: With modifications I’ve used the strategies with kids as young as 4 1/2 years old)

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Free printables from the book:
https://bit.ly/3OMG9BI

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* How to Be a Superhero Called Self-Control!: Super Powers to Help Younger Children to Regulate their Emotions and Senses

Hardcover – November 21, 2015

About the book:
Meet Self-Control, a superhero who wants to teach young children his super powers of self-control! Anxiety, frustration, anger, and other difficult feelings won’t stand a chance against their new-found powers.

Self-Control teaches children with emotional and sensory regulation difficulties aged approximately 4-7 how to calm themselves using self-massage, deep pressure, breathing exercises, and activities such as making an imaginary list and finding their own peaceful place. This illustrated book also features an appendix with photocopiable super power charts, reinforcers, and reminder tools to ensure that parents, teachers, and other professionals can support children in upholding superhero strategies even after the book has been read.

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Free printables from the book:
https://bit.ly/3yGeQU0
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The author, Lauren Brukner, is a pediatric OT: https://twitter.com/brukner_lauren?s=21&t=JN4N-ms77XgvaxEmobXCEQ

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Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness & educational activities for kids of all abilities
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Angela Moorad is the founder of OMazing Kids, LLC and is an ASHA certified & licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Kids Yoga Teacher with over 25 years experience working in a variety of settings (early intervention, schools, teletherapy & a nonprofit pediatric rehab hospital for children with developmental disabilities). She is a kids book reviewer with a focus on great picture books, a kids toy / product reviewer with a focus on those that are helpful for kids with special needs & an iOS app beta tester for educational and therapeutic app developers. She loves sharing info about great things to use with kids of all abilities.

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OMazing Kids’ favorite new iOS apps released in 2015

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Check out OMazing Kids’ favorite new iOS apps released in 2015. It’s a list of over 50 apps…. yes I know that’s a lot but I use a huge variety of apps in my work as a pediatric SLP and kids yoga teacher serving kids with a wide range of special needs, ages birth to 21 years. It was fun to look back through the hundreds of apps released this year to create this list. It was a particularly good year for new social skills apps. Feel free to contact me via Facebook Messaging on my OMazing Kids page if you have questions about any of the apps on the list. I have only included apps that I have and have used extensively (listed in alphabetical order, prices not included since they change rapidly with no notice):

Actions With Splingo by The Speech And Language Store LLP
https://appsto.re/us/LKbI5.i

Adjectives by Teach Speech Apps by Teach Speech Apps, LLC
https://appsto.re/us/QNS16.i (several faves from this developer)

ASL Kids – Sign Language by Bas van der Wilk
https://appsto.re/us/8XEx5.i

Big City Vehicles – Cars and Trucks for Kids by The Melody Book
https://appsto.re/us/8DtE7.i

Billy’s Coin Visits the Zoo by Spinlight Studio
https://appsto.re/us/B6bc6.i

Breathing Bubbles by Momentous Institute
https://appsto.re/us/CHGx5.i

B-R-I-D-G-E Communication by Bioprism, Inc.
https://appsto.re/us/QIxO6.i

Chili Fish by Chilikids
https://appsto.re/us/pOie2.i

Chill Outz® by Mind-Out LLC
https://appsto.re/us/ukGR2.i

Choo Choo Park by Justin Cordova
https://appsto.re/us/V2G_9.i (all of their apps are faves)

City Cars Adventures by BUBL by BUBL GmbH
https://appsto.re/us/WB575.i (also love the Talking Faces app)

Clever Tots Toddler Learning by Thisness Ltd
https://appsto.re/us/S14c5.i

Clicker Communicator: AAC for children & young people by Crick Software
https://appsto.re/us/g9BM3.i

Colorforms® by Colorforms Brand
https://appsto.re/us/i51R9.i

Domi Domi Nature Shapes by YELLOW DOT Sp. z o.o. Sp. K.
https://appsto.re/us/up6a9.i

Dr. Panda’s Swimming Pool by Dr. Panda Ltd
https://appsto.re/us/xKWM2.i (also love the Ice Cream Truck app)

Focus 1-2-3 by Oranda
https://appsto.re/us/v0j54.i

Funny Directions by Speecharoo Apps by Syndy Margot
https://appsto.re/us/IK3T3.i

GoSequencing by Smarty Ears
https://appsto.re/us/T0KP7.i (also love Yes/No Barn)

i Can Spell with Phonics by Michael Harvey
https://appsto.re/us/bt148.i

iDo Food – Kids with special needs learn dining skills (Full version) by C.E.T – THE CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
https://appsto.re/us/pQ4I3.i (all of the apps in the iDo series are faves)

iN2Token (Autism Token Board) by Stephen Park
https://appsto.re/us/qEJE7.i

Jigsaw Wonder Puppies Puzzles for Kids by Eggroll Games LLC
https://appsto.re/us/Xk695.i (all of their puzzle apps are faves)

Key Verbs with Steffy & James by Language And Learning Steps Pty.Ltd
https://appsto.re/us/WqZH5.i

Labo Leaves – 18 Leaf Crafts & Activities for Kids 3+ by Labo Lado Inc.
https://appsto.re/us/XA-5-.i

Listening Power Preschool HD by Hamaguchi Apps for Speech, Language & Auditory Development
https://appsto.re/us/w-A76.i

Multisyllabic with words, phrases and sentences for speech therapy and special need education by Abitalk Incorporated
https://appsto.re/us/dQQH5.i (also love the Comprehension Builder apps)

MyMemo – Customisable kids memory matching game for educational use by App Family AB
https://appsto.re/us/bG189.i

My Town : Daycare by My Town Games LTD
https://appsto.re/us/Uwuj_.i

Pepi Garage by Pepi Play
https://appsto.re/us/a0Me9.i

Picture This! Sentence Structure Development Bundle by Alana Noakes
https://appsto.re/us/fyZe-.i (several great apps from this developer)

Popup Pairs by Code Dads
https://appsto.re/us/8Jyn6.i

Retype – Typography Photo Editor by Sumoing Ltd
https://appsto.re/us/USlr6.i

Rhyming Bus: sounds for spelling + reading by Therapy Box Limited
https://appsto.re/us/P7ft9.i

Sago Mini Boats by Sago Sago
https://appsto.re/us/h8u55.i

Sesame Street Alphabet Kitchen by Sesame Street
https://appsto.re/us/Dsl_9.i (also love the Sesame Street and Autism app)

Shape Gurus by Colto
https://appsto.re/us/atDH8.i

SocialCue by CodeJib
https://appsto.re/us/0g1P8.i

Social Detective by Social Skill Builder, Inc.
https://appsto.re/us/5udi6.i

Social Skills for Autism by Doodle Creative (Mission Rescue Kloog)
https://appsto.re/us/RJq55.i

Sounds with The Speech Wizard by The Speech Wizard
https://appsto.re/us/jKrU4.i

Steam Train, Dream Train by Oceanhouse Media
https://appsto.re/us/L5Up4.i

Sticker Steve and Sasha: Basic Emotions by Paul Johnson
https://appsto.re/us/qo3R6.i

Talkie Articulation by SLPlay
https://appsto.re/us/wbDM2.i

The Breathing Butterfly by Tip-Tok
https://appsto.re/us/HRCk6.i

The Social Bunch: Perspectives by First Words
https://appsto.re/us/JL9H9.i

The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Friends – First Words by StoryToys Entertainment Limited
https://appsto.re/us/ohmw1.i

Thinkrolls 2 by AVOKIDDO
https://appsto.re/us/OXuV5.i (also love DNA Play)

Tiggly Story Maker: Make Words and Capture Your Stories About Them by Tiggly
https://appsto.re/us/03AX5.i

TinyHands First Words 2 – Full Version by TINYHANDS APPS EDUCATIONAL LEARNING GAMES FOR BABIES TODDLERS AND KIDS LTD
https://appsto.re/us/7jno5.i

Toddler Animals: First Words Flashcards and Quiz for Preschool Kids by Rico Roberto Zuniga
https://appsto.re/us/DK9X9.i

TouchMe Pairs Pro by LIFEtool Solutions GmbH
https://appsto.re/us/BRmh5.i (switch-capable app)

uChoose by InteractAble by InteractAble Inc
https://appsto.re/us/Azi63.i

Veggie U A+: My Farm My Table by Veggie U
https://appsto.re/us/cQH35.i

We Discover Wildlife: Forest Quest – family board game with questions and answers about forest animals by Kindermatica Ltd.
https://appsto.re/us/Ecxq7.i (several faves from this developer)

World Racers: Family Board Game by Tipitap Inc.
https://appsto.re/us/KV4g4.i (also love the Planet Racers app)

YouTube Kids by Google, Inc.
https://appsto.re/us/U1q23.i

Zooper ABC Animals by Zooper Dooper Edutainment Inc
https://appsto.re/us/NVJ29.i

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Interested in more apps? I have two albums on Facebook:

* Album 1: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.562317480485928.1073741841.174264525957894&type=3 (reached the max of 1,000 pics so started Album 2)
* Album 2: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1039368119447526.1073741892.174264525957894&type=3
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Feel free to “like” my OMazing Kids Facebook page & “join” my AppPeeps Facebook group. I post frequently about apps that are free or are a great deal and also frequently receive app promo codes from developers for giveaways.

Apps are typically only free for a few hours and codes always go quickly in giveaways so be sure to stop by my page frequently. See this post for info about how to see all the posts: https://omazingkidsllc.com/2015/12/09/tip-how-to-get-all-the-facebook-posts-from-omazing-kids-and-other-pages/.

I am not paid to do any reviews or giveaways, only post about apps that I have actually downloaded to try out and have over 25 years experience as a pediatric SLP…. the reason I say this is to assure you of my honest / unbiased thoughts on apps. When I find glitches or concerns, I contact app developers to provide suggestions for improvements. I only post about iOS apps since I don’t own any Android devices.
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Looking forward to seeing what exciting new apps will be released in 2016!
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Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness & educational activities for kids of all abilities
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Blog: http://omazingkidsllc.com
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Angela Moorad is the founder of OMazing Kids, LLC and is an ASHA certified & licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Kids Yoga Teacher with over 25 years experience working in a variety of settings (early intervention, schools, teletherapy & a nonprofit pediatric rehab hospital for children with developmental disabilities). She is a kids book reviewer with a focus on great picture books, a kids toy / product reviewer with a focus on those that are helpful for kids with special needs & an iOS app beta tester for educational and therapeutic app developers. She loves sharing info about great things to use with kids of all abilities.

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How to use Guided Access to prevent exiting an app – Best. Feature. Ever!

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Sharing this again since many SLPs, teachers & parents may have received a new iPad for Christmas. If you will be using the iPad with kids, then Guided Access is your new BFE (Best. Feature. Ever!). It can be used to disable the home button and lock the child into an app. Especially critical if you will be using the iPad as an AAC device or using it in therapy with kids with poor impulse control. Here is the PDF guide that I share with families. It shows how to set it up step by step: http://schools.nyc.gov/documents/d75/technology/assistive/Quick/iPad%20Update%20-%20GUIDED%20ACCESS%20(PDF).pdf

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Updated for 2020: That handout from 2015 is no longer available. See this info from Apple for the most current info and step by step directions: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202612

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Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness & educational activities for kids of all abilities
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Angela Moorad is the founder of OMazing Kids, LLC and is an ASHA certified & licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Kids Yoga Teacher with over 25 years experience working in a variety of settings (early intervention, schools, teletherapy & a nonprofit pediatric rehab hospital for children with developmental disabilities). She is a kids book reviewer with a focus on great picture books, a kids toy / product reviewer with a focus on those that are helpful for kids with special needs & an app beta tester for educational and therapeutic app developers. She loves sharing info about great things to use with kids of all abilities.

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{Book Review} Nice Work, Franklin! by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain

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Nice Work, Franklin! by Suzanne Tripp Jurmain is a cool new kids picture book about Franklin Roosevelt. I especially like the messages of persevering despite setbacks & disabilities. It would be a nice addition to classroom lessons on the USA presidents, the Great Depression and/or disabilities.  It’s not necessarily a book that I could see myself using much in speech-language therapy sessions or kids yoga classes so I’ll be passing along my copy to one of the teachers at the facility where I work 🙂

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As one of our most inspirational and determined presidents, Franklin Roosevelt overcame his disability to lead the country out of the Great Depression.

Franklin Roosevelt idolized his cousin Teddy Roosevelt. He started wearing eyeglasses like Teddy, he spoke like Teddy, and he held the same public offices as Teddy. But then one day his life changed—he got sick. He developed polio and he could no longer walk. But Franklin also had Teddy’s determination, so after physical therapy and hard work, he ran for governor of New York and won. Then a different kind of sickness, the Great Depression, spread across the country: Banks were closing, and thousands lost their jobs.

Franklin said that if you have a problem, solve it. If one solution doesn’t work, try another but above all TRY SOMETHING. So Franklin ran for president, and on Inauguration Day, he made it clear that together they would conquer this sickness. He got to work creating jobs and slowly America started getting better.

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  • Age Range: 5 – 9 years
  • Grade Level: Kindergarten – 4
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Dial Books (January 5, 2016)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0803738005
  • ISBN-13: 978-0803738003
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 0.3 x 11.4 inches

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Pre-order / Purchase:

http://www.amazon.com/Nice-Franklin-Suzanne-Tripp-Jurmain/dp/0803738005

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http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/305114/nice-work-franklin-by-by-suzanne-tripp-jurmain-illustrated-by-larry-day/9780803738003/

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Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness & educational activities for kids of all abilities

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Angela Moorad is the founder of OMazing Kids, LLC and is an ASHA certified & licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Kids Yoga Teacher with over 25 years experience working in a variety of settings (early intervention, schools, teletherapy & a nonprofit pediatric rehab hospital for children with developmental disabilities). She is a kids book reviewer with a focus on great picture books, a kids toy / product reviewer with a focus on those that are helpful for kids with special needs & an app beta tester for educational and therapeutic app developers. She loves sharing info about great things to use with kids of all abilities.

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{Book Review & Free Printable} Shh! Bears Sleeping by David Martin

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Check out this awesome new addition to the OMazing Kids collection of fabulous kids picture books: Shh! Bears Sleeping by David Martin (due to be released Jan 05, 2016 | 32 Pages | 3-7 years).

I love the gorgeous illustrations & simple rhyming text. As an added bonus there are several opportunities for kids yoga: tree, bird, humming bee breath, flower, cross crawl hike, fish, yawning stretch, squirrel toe-ga with brown pom-poms as acorns, bunny breath, snowflake (standing star with wiggling fingers as falling snowflakes), coyote (up dog), owl, deer, wake up shake. There is also a 2-page spread of bear facts.

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Here is a sneak peek at a few pages inside the book:

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Here is a free printable coloring page that I made for the book: Shh Bears Are Sleeping Coloring Page – OMazing Kids

Shh Bears are Sleeping Coloring Page - OMazing Kids - click pic to open PDF

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Available for pre-order / purchase at:
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http://www.amazon.com/Shh-Bears-Sleeping-David-Martin/dp/0670017183
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http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/315742/shh-bears-sleeping-by-david-martin-illustrated-by-steve-johnson-and-lou-fancher/9780670017188/
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Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist 

Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness & educational activities for kids of all abilities 

Home E-Mail: amoorad1@juno.com 

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Angela Moorad is the founder of OMazing Kids, LLC and is an ASHA certified & licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Kids Yoga Teacher with over 25 years experience working in a variety of settings (early intervention, schools, teletherapy & a nonprofit pediatric rehab hospital for children with developmental disabilities). She is a kids book reviewer with a focus on great picture books, a kids toy / product reviewer with a focus on those that are helpful for kids with special needs & an app beta tester for educational and therapeutic app developers. She loves sharing info about great things to use with kids of all abilities.

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$24.99 Social Skills app currently FREE!

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Wow! This special needs social skills app is usually $24.99…. currently FREE! I have no way to know how long it will be free so grab it quickly: 
 

http://www.facebook.com/OMazingKidsYoga/photos/a.1039368119447526.1073741892.174264525957894/1050415195009485/?type=3&theater 

 
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Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist 

Founder of OMazing Kids, LLC – inclusive wellness & educational activities for kids of all abilities 

Home E-Mail: amoorad1@juno.com 

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Blog: http://omazingkidsllc.com

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Angela Moorad is the founder of OMazing Kids, LLC and is an ASHA certified & licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Kids Yoga Teacher with over 25 years experience working in a variety of settings (early intervention, schools, teletherapy & a nonprofit pediatric rehab hospital for children with developmental disabilities). She is a kids book reviewer with a focus on great picture books, a kids toy / product reviewer with a focus on those that are helpful for kids with special needs & an app beta tester for educational and therapeutic app developers. She loves sharing info about great things to use with kids of all abilities.


Book Review, Lesson Plan Ideas & Free Printable: Breathe by Scott Magoon

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Check out this awesome new addition to the OMazing Kids collection of fabulous kids picture books: “Breathe” by Scott Magoon.

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I saw it mentioned by my friend Jenny at Happy Planet Yoga and got a great deal on a new hardcover copy for only $1.98 + shipping for a total of $5.97 on Amazon!  I always check out the options for purchasing a new or used in good condition book before purchasing to find the best deals.

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I love the calming illustrations & short text on each 2-page spread. Every few pages there is a reminder to “Breathe”.  This book would be perfect for a whole session devoted to various yoga breathing techniques or you could go with an arctic ocean-themed kids yoga class based on the opportunities in the illustrations (whale, fish, crab, puffin, jellyfish, sun, sea kelp (forward fold), sunken ship (boat), mountain,  mindful listening to ocean sounds, polar bear, etc..). The book also has several great messages that could be used as mantras:  Breathe. Explore. Make new friends. Fear not. Find another way up. Love and be loved. Dream big.

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The “Under the Sea” guided relaxation on page 38 in “Imaginations Fun Relaxation Stories and Meditations for Kids” will be perfect for this theme.

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Here is a free printable beluga whale & mantras coloring sheet:

beluga whales and mantras coloring page for Breathe by Scott Magoon

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Fun free printable craft:

Whales-Book-Printable

 

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http://scottmagoon.com/breathe/

https://www.facebook.com/scottmagoonbooks/

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Angela Moorad, MS, CCC-SLP
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Angela Moorad is the founder of OMazing Kids, LLC and is an ASHA certified & licensed pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Kids Yoga Teacher with over 25 years experience working in a variety of settings (early intervention, schools, teletherapy & a nonprofit pediatric rehab hospital for children with developmental disabilities). She is a kids book reviewer with a focus on great picture books, a kids toy / product reviewer with a focus on those that are helpful for kids with special needs & an app beta tester for educational and therapeutic app developers. She loves sharing info about great things to use with kids of all abilities.

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