Teach Kids Meditation

Company: Connected Kids

Price: £199

Age range: from 2 years

Website: www.teachchildrenmeditation.com

This course is designed to teach adults how to help children relax and reduce anxiety and stress with mindful activities and meditation. It was founded by author and international trainer Lorraine E Murray in 2003. She has trained more than 30,000 people worldwide on how to teach young children meditation.

One of the settings used this during ‘winding down’ time before sleep in the toddler room and helping the pre-school children to focus on listening to their bodies. The children enjoyed the resource and it was generally thought that with more time and repetition, this would be a beneficial resource for them.

The book, which should be read first, gives good descriptions of how to work mindfully with the children, and it is accompanied by an online course.

My Happy Planet 99.9% Purified Water Biodegradable Eco Wipes

Company: Opus Innovations

Price: £2.35

Age range: from birth

Website: www.myhappyplanet.co.uk

These 100 per cent biodegradable, compostable and plastic-free wipes are made from FSC-certified wood pulp and dispersible cellulose plant fibres. They contain 99.9 per cent purified water, apple fruit extract and food-grade/mild preservatives. They are also alcohol-free, fragrance-free, eco-friendly and marketed as ‘the purest sustainable wipes on the market’.

The testers were impressed with the eco-friendly wipes and they brought up lots of discussion about sustainability. They also proved useful for a wide variety of uses in the setting.

What's Going On Inside My Head?

Company: Bloomsbury Publishing

Price: £10.99

Age range: 3-7 years

Website: www.bloomsbury.com/uk

How do we make sure we look after our mental health from a very young age? This book explores practical ways to keep children's minds in good shape as well as their bodies. It explores positive self-image, emotional intelligence, relationships and mindfulness, with strategies on how to help children develop healthy habits.

Presented in a warm, child-friendly but no-nonsense way, it aims to help establish solid foundations for every child's current and future well-being. Testers loved the ‘eye-catching’ illustrations.

‘This book is very well illustrated and child-friendly. It is particularly beneficial for children in the six to seven age range, used on a one-to-one basis’