> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/courses-and-learning/the-magic-sketchbook.md). # The Magic Sketchbook A story-based mindfulness course focused on emotions, expression, and recognising feelings without becoming defined by them. **The Magic Sketchbook** is the first adventure in The Awareness Chronicles. It introduces emotional awareness through story, drawing, breathing, reflection, and journaling. ## Best suited for * children approximately ages 8 to 12 * learners who need support naming feelings * children who find emotional expression difficult * parents and educators who want a story-based way to discuss emotions ## Core learning idea Feelings can be strong and real without becoming the whole of who we are. The course helps learners recognise emotions, express them safely, and notice that feelings change over time. ## Approximate duration **14 hours**, self-paced. ## What this Knowledge Centre does not reproduce The full stories, lessons, activities, guided practices, worksheets, quizzes, and other protected course content remain inside the course platform. [Explore The Magic Sketchbook](https://www.theholisticcare.com/courses/magic-sketchbook-emotional-awareness-nondual-mindfulness-course-children-students) ## Related guidance * [Courses & Learning](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/courses-and-learning) * [The Awareness Chronicles](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/courses-and-learning/the-awareness-chronicles) * [The Movie Projector](https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/courses-and-learning/the-movie-projector) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://knowledge.theholisticcare.com/knowledge/courses-and-learning/the-magic-sketchbook.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.