I am so inspired by Fall to keep creating more and more mindfulness activities for you. So how about a Fall-inspired version of "Pebble Meditation"? It's a great way to add some mindfulness to any of your Fall themes this season and offers a way to revisit "Pebble Meditation" in a fresh, new way.

 

More about that in a bit. First, if you aren't already familiar with "Pebble Meditation", I copied some background info below from another "Pebble Meditation" post I wrote a while back.

 

pebble meditation

Pebble Meditation was created by Thich Nhat Hanh, a great teacher of peace. He created it as a way for children to learn about certain abstract qualities by attaching these qualities to real and familiar objects like pebbles.

 

Each of the four pebbles in the meditation represents an object and its qualities. Pebble Meditation reminds us that we already have these special qualities within us, and that as we practice this meditation, these qualities will grow even stronger. It also reminds us that no one can ever take any of these qualities away from us. They are ours to keep, forever.

 

In the traditional version, the four pebbles represents:

1. The first pebble represents a flower and the qualities of love, beauty, and curiosity.
2. The second pebble represents a mountain and the qualities of bravery, strength, and confidence.
3. The third pebble represents still water and the qualities of quiet, calm, and focused.
4. The fourth pebble represents the sky (space) and the qualities of freedom, happiness, and peace.

You can read more about Pebble Meditation in Thich Nhat Hanh’s book, "A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles". (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)

And, you can head over to the "Pebble Meditation For Kids" post for more info about how to introduce "Pebble Meditation" to kids, activity ideas, and my FREE script of the original version.

 

related: Pebble Meditation for kids

 

pebble meditation for fall

I have adapted the original version of "Pebble Meditation" so you can add it easily into any Fall theme you might be doing in preschool this season. It would be perfect for a general Fall theme, Fall leaves theme, apples, pumpkins, harvest, etc. It will work.

 

Here is what my new Fall-inspired version looks like:

1. The first pebble represents a colorful, Fall leaf and the qualities of love and beauty.
2. The second pebble represents a pumpkin and the qualities of fun and playful.
3. The third pebble represents a cornucopia and the qualities of abundance and fullness.
4. The fourth pebble represents an apple and the qualities of health and happiness.

 

The FREE script is waiting for you in the Mindfulness Library.

 

pebble meditation lesson plan

If you’re looking for even more games, creative activities, and ideas to support your lesson on Pebble Meditation, then you’re in luck. My complete Pebble Meditation Lesson Plan is available and you can have instant access to it.

 

The lesson plan includes:

• Objectives
• Materials List with links
• Introduction to Pebble Meditation and Discussion Starters
• Mindful Movement Game
• Two Creative Activities
• Meditation Script
• Discussion Questions

PLUS Two Bonuses-

1. Three additional versions of Pebble Meditation

2. Template for customizing your own version

 

Go ahead and grab your instant download with all of the activities and projects for "Pebble Meditation".

 

Have you ever created your own version of "Pebble Meditation"? Or, maybe you're feeling inspired to create one now. Either way, share your unique versions in the comments below.

Peace,

Dawn