Mindfulness has become a trendy word that is used to describe everything from yoga exercises to colouring activities. Mindfulness is simply… noticing what is happening right now.
Mindfulness is taking notice of how your body feels and what you see, smell and taste. It helps you find those feelings in your body, perhaps your heart beating really fast, or you feel a lovely, warm sensation. Mindfulness is also noticing what your mind is doing.
When you notice what is happening around you, it can help you to calm down when you’re sad, angry or frustrated. Mindfulness helps you deal with tough emotions, and mindfulness can make you happy and feel good.
Why don't you try one the mindfulness activities below!
Watch this short video and hear from children of different ages explain why Mindfulness is really healthy for us all!
Thought Clouds
Sit quietly, and focus on your breathing. When you notice that you are having a thought, write it on a cloud and then let it drift away.
MIndfulness Colouring
Relax & focus by using these mindfulness colouring pages for kids. This pack is great for helping you feel nice and calm, and also helping your art skills!
Mindfulness Challenge Cards
Choose a mindfulness challenge activities and practise using our senses. These are for children or adults in school or at home! Lot's of different challenges to try.
Create your own Calm Jar
Create your very own 'Calm Jar'. You can then use your jar to help you feel calm whenever you feel anxious, sad, angry or any other difficult emotion.
Make a Yoga Flipbook
Yoga is a fun and mindful way to breathe, move and relax. It can help you relax and give you energy! Make three Yoga flipbooks and start to practise the Yoga moves.
Bedtime Activity
Gratitude is when we feel thankful for something or someone. This something I like to practise when I go to bed. Try this activity at bedtime to help you feel happy and warm before you go to sleep.
Meditate with Mr Rigby
Join me in a short meditation practice.
Today we will be focusing on our breath and the thoughts that keep popping into our minds.
Just watch the video to get started!
Cosmic kids Yoga
Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids aged 3+, used in schools and homes all over the world.