Yoga Story With Zenabelle the Tutu-Clam
Child-Focused Mindfulness: simple Tools for Fostering Emotional Intelligence and Resilience
We're thrilled to introduce our latest addition to the Calming Cutie family: Zenabelle the Tutu-Clam! This adorable sea-dweller is more than just a cutie; she's a symbol of resilience and tranquility. Donning a whimsical tutu, Zenabelle teaches the importance of mindful breathing to navigate the ebbs and flows of life—or in her case, the unpredictable tides of the ocean. From her soft, cotton ball shell, to her calm demeanor, Zenabelle embodies the soothing qualities that make Calming Cuties a hit among kids, parents, educators and providers. Dive into her world and discover how Zenabelle the Tutu-Clam can inspire your little ones to find their own inner peace, one breath at a time.
Tip: Show Your Little Ones And/Or Project Zenabelle the Tutu-Clam While Reading the Story!
~ Thank you to our educational advisor, Tina Sokol Burns, for her inspiration and advice to project the “Calming Cuties” on classroom Smart Boards to aid in instruction! (Tina was known as Ms. Sokol during her first 10-years at OPS, then Mrs. Burns for the next 7 after getting married!) Tina was also in the Cadre counseling program (Master’s) and taught counseling in elementary schools.
On A Journey Together ~ Meet Some of Zenabelle’s Tutu-Wearing Calming Cutie Friends!
Zenabelle the Tutu-Clam Yoga Story + “Three Healing Breaths”
Once upon a tide,
in a sea so grand,
Lived Zenabelle the Tutu-Clam, on golden, sparkling sand.
Her shell was like a cotton ball,
And she wore a lil’ tutu...
The cutest of all!
🎀 With frills and lace, her tutu swayed,
As ocean currents danced and played.
But sometimes the waves grew strong
and wild,
Yet Zenabelle remained calm... never riled.
😌 "How do you do it?" asked a fish swimming by with a splash and a swish.
"Ocean moods can be quite vast...
How do you make your calmness last?"
🌬️ Zenabelle smiled, her eyes a gleam,
"I use my breath, as simple as it seems.
When tides are high, and when they're low,
I breathe in and out, very, very slow."
🌊 “Inhale the peace, then exhale what’s stale,
It's like setting out to sea with a gentle sail.
The salty water may try its might,
But my breath is here to keep me light.”
🙏 "It gives me strength to face the tide!
It's my secret, in which I confide.
So when the waters test my stance...
My breath gives me a second chance."
😊 The fish was amazed, "That's truly grand!
Your wisdom fills the sea and sand."
So if you're caught in life's ebb and flow…
Remember Zenabelle and the calm she'd show.
🌊 Breathe in and out, and find your grace,
Like Zenabelle in her tutu lace.
For resilience isn't just wish and want...
It's the quiet strength of Zenabelle the Tutu-Clam's jaunt.
