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I have rounded up three mindfulness Thanksgiving activities for you that are both meaningful and kid-friendly. First up, a cute rhyming Thanksgiving story. Add in some yoga and you've got a fun mindful movement activity. Second, a "Gratitude Meditation" comes complete with script and discussion questions. And last, a mindful activity called feather brushing. It's soooo soothing and calming, try it at naptime.

I put all of the instructions, the script, and discussion questions in a 5 page activity packet you can download for free from The Mindfulness Library.

STORY YOGA

"Thanks for Thanksgiving" by Julie Markes is a heart-warming story about being thankful at Thanksgiving. From the turkey on the table to the slide at the park and their pets, children can easily identify with these things to be thankful for. Not to mention being thankful for mommy and daddy and the "love of family". It's simple rhyme, sweet illustrations, and beautiful message make this book a perfect choice for your Thanksgiving theme or any time of the year.

You can find a list of yoga poses to use as you read the story in the Mindfulness Thanksgiving Activities packet. It's waiting for you in The Mindfulness Library.

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GRATITUDE MEDITATION

Expressing gratitude is a mindfulness practice that has positive effects on body, mind, and emotions. Gratitude helps us to be nicer people and strengthens our relationships. Its practice also enhances positive emotions and boosts self-esteem. In a nutshell, practicing gratitude can help us feel happier.

While expressing gratitude can be practiced year round, I created this gratitude meditation with Thanksgiving in mind. The meditation uses the five senses to explore the things about Thanksgiving that we are grateful for. You get the complete script and discussion questions in the Mindfulness Thanksgiving Activities Packet.

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FEATHER BRUSHING

Feather brushing is the perfect addition to your mindfulness Thanksgiving activities. You can use turkey feathers but you don't have to. Any feathers you have in your stash will work.

The soft, gentle brushing of the feather on your skin is sooo calming and soothing. By focusing your awareness on the sensations of the feather brushing against your skin make it a great mindful practice. The brushing helps with the awareness of feelings in and on your body and with the focus of your mind.

You'll get the step-by-step instructions in the activity packet. You can grab the packet with all three mindfulness Thanksgiving activities in the Mindfulness Library along with all of the other FREE resources in there.