If you’re looking for a resource to help, Headspace has developed a range of mindfulness activities for kids suitable for ages 5 and under, 6-8-year-olds, and 9-12-year-olds. Why not try it next time you join us at one of our renowned restaurants ? Headspace for Kids This simple mindfulness activity for kids helps them to savour the moment, express gratitude and enjoy the treat all the more. Take a small bite and chew slowly, noticing how it tastes, what the texture is like and how it feels to swallow it. Next time they have a snack or their favourite treat, ask them to take a moment to appreciate how it looks, smells and feels in their hand. Mindful eating not only helps kids to tune into their senses, but it also encourages gratitude. This will help them to regain control when they feel themselves getting upset or anxious. Take it in turns until your child is feeling better and encourage them to do this exercise whenever they feel overwhelmed, whether it’s with you or on their own. Next time your child is upset, sit down with them and calmly ask them to tell you five things they hear, see or smell. Observing the world around them helps to bring them to the present moment, especially if they are emotional. Notice five thingsĪ quick mindfulness exercise for kids you can do anywhere is noticing five things about their surroundings. Our woodland trails provide the perfect opportunity to explore nature and enjoy the beauty of The Grove’s estate. Walking is also a brilliant stress-buster in itself, which will benefit both you and your child. This helps to promote awareness and being present enough to notice what is going on around them.
Encourage them to touch their surroundings as they go, such as leaves and flowers. To spot them, they’ll need to use their senses and pay attention to their environment as they walk. Head outside on a ‘safari’ and ask your child to notice as many birds, insects and other animals as they can. This mindfulness activity transforms an everyday walk into an adventure.
Sitting still to watch the glitter gives them a chance to process what they’re feeling and why. This activity teaches them that just like the glitter, their thoughts will settle down and they’ll feel calm again. The jar represents your child’s mind when they are upset and the emotions are the glitter rushing around. Whenever your child feels overwhelming emotions, they can shake the jar and sit still until the glitter settles. Next, add some glue and dry glitter (or use glitter glue if you have any), seal the lid and give the jar a good shake to mix it up. Start with an empty jar (a mason jar is perfect) and fill it almost to the top with water. The mindful jarĪ great mindfulness activity for kids to help them cope with strong emotions is a mindful jar. Our beautiful grounds offer 300 acres of tranquillity that are perfect for practising mindful breathing with your child. Start by doing this exercise for a minute and ask your child how they feel afterwards – communication is vital to help them understand the exercise and the benefits of it. Take another deep breath and hold it, recognising how it feels in your lungs, before letting it go. Slowly breathe out and repeat, paying attention to any sensations you feel. Take a deep breath in and notice how it feels as it moves through your body and fills your lungs. To start, find a relaxing place to sit with your child and close your eyes together. While it may seem simple, taking the time to focus on breathing grounds us and focuses the mind on the moment. One of the most fundamental mindfulness exercises for kids is breathing. With that in mind, our activities team have joined forces with Sequoia spa to suggest several activities that will help your little ones during this challenging time. Teaching your kids simple mindfulness activities from a young age can help them process emotions and cope with any challenges they might experience. At Sequoia spa, mindfulness forms the basis of several of our treatments, but children can also benefit hugely from the practice. Mindfulness has become a growing trend in recent years with more and more people discovering the benefits of self-guided meditation.
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