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I began my musical journey at a young age. Singing,  song-writing and poetry  being my passions. I started teaching singing in 1997 and found I love it so much I haven’t stopped. I extended this to choir conducting, early childhood music and sound meditation. For nearly thirty years now I have been  teaching adults and children in many different settings.  In more recent years  I have seen an increased need for mindfulness to be taught and regularly practised as a necessary skill to help alleviate the increasing stressors in these uncertain times.

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The inspiration came for writing The Rainbow Frog Book after I had written down a guided meditation  I  had spontaneously came up with for one of my children’s music classes to help them with relaxation. As I wrote it down it became a poem, then a thought popped into my mind,  “This could be a book.”  So after some consideration I  decided to engage a talented watercolour artist  and designer,  Daria DiCieli, to work with me on the project.  I was so excited to hear her response to my story and ideas. This encouraged me greatly.  Seeing the pages come alive, with such beautiful colourful illustrations, has been such a joy. We both share the same desire to bring peace, beauty and joy into the World. I see Daria’s beautiful spirit,  infused in the illustrations.  

 

The Rainbow Frog Book is such a joyful way to introduce and teach mindfulness to young children in classrooms and preschool settings as well as in the home. It is particularly helpful for those children experiencing anxiety and learning differences or difficulties and their teachers or caregivers. 

 

My mission is to create and educate through mindfulness, music and movement, so  that together we can create a better world for all our children who have the right to feel safe, and have access to all of the resources they need to thrive in life.

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Cindy-Anne holds a Diploma in Councelling and Mindfulness and is  a certified  Rainbow Kids Yoga and Laughter facilitator.

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Along with the rainbow Frog Book she has created the Mindful Music Movement program  designed to make learning fun,  help children relax, regulate their emotions, build resilience, practise gratitude, kindness and to touch joy.