Quick Mindfulness Activities

• Balloon Breathing – Pretend your belly is a balloon filling and emptying.
• Teddy Bear Breath – Place a small object on the belly and watch it rise and fall.
• Five Senses Check – Name 5 things you see, 4 hear, 3 feel, 2 smell, 1 taste.
• Mindful Listening – Ring a bell or chime and listen until the sound disappears.
• Calm-Down Corner – Cozy space with visuals, breathing cards, or sensory tools.

📚 Mindfulness Read-Alouds

• Breathe Like a Bear – Kira Willey
• I Am Peace – Susan Verde
• My Magic Breath – Nick Ortner
• Listening to My Body – Gabi Garcia
• Puppy Mind – Andrew Jordan Nance
• GoNoodle Flow Channel: https://www.gonoodle.com/channels/flow/

🧠 Classroom Tips

• Use mindfulness during transitions.
• Start the day with a 3-minute breathing routine.
• Pair mindfulness with SEL and character education.
• Model calm breathing for students.

📎 Teacher Resources

• We Are Teachers – Mindfulness Activities:

  https://www.weareteachers.com/mindfulness-activities-for-kids/