Something we are focusing on in our homeschool (well, our home in general) is increasing our mindfulness. Today, I am going to share with you a few of my favorite go-to, basically prep-free, mindfulness activities for kids! Why is mindfulness important for children? But first, what is ...
This one can be the most challenging out of the three “blind mindfulness” activities. However, it can also keep kids engaged longer. Collect things like bark, petals, fabric, toys, pencil shavings, etc. All they need to do is touch/feel/interact with the object and figure out what it ...
It is critical for our kids to be able to cope with difficult feelings, this is important for children’s long-term success. A recent comprehensive 20-year examination published by the American Journal of Public Health found a link between a child’s social skills in kindergarten and how well...
The positive benefits ofteaching mindfulness activitiesto children have been proven across a number of studies. Incorporating mindfulness into everyday classroom activities is becoming more and more common. A five- or 10-minute daily mindfulness practice can see students reduce stress and anxiety, incre...
Proponents say it is possible, albeit challenging, for kids to step away from screens and homework and take some time for mindfulness activities. By now, most of us have heard of “mindfulness,” the practice of focusing attention on the present moment without any judgment. Many adults practice...
We then explain how we developed five basic mindfulness activities for the children based on mindfulness of body and of sound, and subsequently supplemented these with an additional three activities that entailed mindfulness of mind. We discuss issues that arose in the course of the training, and ...
Read on forfive simple mindfulness conceptsyou can introduce to kids as young as four or five. These are great practices and activities to share with your own children (or grandchildren) or students! I can find my anchor and breathe.
This game is also perfect to add to existing family routines such as dinnertime, after-school activities, and even bedtime. There are seven possible ways to use the cards, which are each described inside the box. Or, if you choose, you can use the cards to play a traditional game such...
Practice “The Ways I Stay Grounded” with your children too!ORRead 5 Things I Learned About Myself From Practicing Yoga “Tense and Release” Game I first read about “Tense and Release” while searching for grounding activities for adults. This mindfulness activity for kids is a series of ...
Mindfulness activities for kindergarten kids are a fantastic way to help your child build confidence and be more mindful of their actions and thoughts. 1. Taking Deep Breaths Practicing mindful mediation can be helpful, even in as young as preschool-aged children. ...