10 Mindfulness Practices to Try with Your Children

Written by:  Aquib Nawab

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1. Morning Gratitude Sharing

Each morning during breakfast, children share three things they're grateful for. This simple yet powerful practice helps develop appreciation and sets a positive tone for the day ahead.

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2. Breathing Buddy Exercise

Place a stuffed animal on your child's belly while lying down. As they breathe, they watch their buddy rise and fall, making deep breathing fun and visible through this playful approach.

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3. Nature Walking Meditation

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Guide children on mindful walks to explore surroundings using their senses. Let them notice sounds, textures, smells, and colors, creating a deep connection with nature and present awareness.

4. Feelings Color Wheel

Let children express emotions through a color wheel they create. Using colors to identify feelings helps develop emotional awareness without needing words, making it accessible and engaging.

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5. Mindful Eating Adventure

Transform snack time into sensory exploration. Have children examine food's texture, smell, and taste before eating. This practice develops conscious eating habits and food appreciation.

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6. Yoga Story Time

Mix storytelling with simple yoga poses, letting kids become story characters through movement. This activity blends physical awareness with imagination in an engaging, memorable way.

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7. Glitter Jar Meditation

Watch glitter settle in a water-filled jar, teaching children how minds can become peaceful after feeling unsettled. This visual tool helps them understand emotional regulation.

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8. Kindness Pebble Practice

Children carry a small stone as a reminder to be kind. They share their daily acts of kindness during evening reflection, building awareness of how their actions affect others.

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9. Silent Signal System

Create peaceful communication using hand signals or gentle sounds. This practice helps children respond thoughtfully instead of reactively, fostering mindful interactions.

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10. Bedtime Body Scan

Guide children through gentle relaxation before sleep, focusing on each body part. This calming practice helps release tension and creates a peaceful bedtime routine.

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