A St. Patrick’s Day Gratitude Meditation, what now? Gratitude is a word we usually associate with Thanksgiving, and so I’m sure you plan plenty of activities around feeling thankful and grateful for your kids during that time. But, what if we changed the words grateful and thankful to ‘lucky’? We can certainly express our…
A moving meditation is the perfect meditation choice for those days when the energy level is a bit high in the classroom. The movement gives a wiggly body something to do and a distracted mind something to focus on. And, depending on the purpose of the meditation, the script can help your kiddos develop character,…
I bet you have an indoor space designated for calming down. A spot with some calming tools for your kids to use when they are overcome by big emotions or lots of energy. Why not use the calming effects of nature to create an outdoor meditation space for your kids, too?
It’s hard to believe but this month I am wrapping up my Mindful Me-school programs for the year. It’s been a whole year of deep breathing, meditation, mindful games, and creative activities as I taught preschoolers some tools for getting through difficult moments and for building character. I usually save the very special…
Any change of season or holiday brings with it brand new ideas and inspiration for reinventing old favorites. Adding a bit of the season to these mind-body tools will keep them fresh and fun for your kids. Have a peek at these Valentine’s Day themed mindfulness ideas. I think your kids will LOVE them! …