Make a soothing bracelet: Sometimes it's hard to pay attention or focus. Sometimes our minds are thinking about other things. Do your hands feel busy? Does your mind feel worried? You can make a soothing bracelet with some beads and string to help you stay present. Find some options here.
Make a sensory bottle: When we're angry or nervous it can be hard to calm down. If you have an old bottle, some water, glitter (or other fun floating objects) and some help from an older sibling or adult, you can make a sensory bottle. Take a couple of minutes to watch everything swirl and float around, then see how you feel. Find instructions here.
Go on a mindful nature hunt: It can be good to step back and take a look around you. Nature is everywhere - on the playground, in your backyard or on your walk to school. A mindfulness nature hunt gives you time to collect and reflect. Here are some things to look for.
Make kindness cards: "I think you did a really good job today!" "You're so kind for sharing with your classmate." "You make me happy!" Doesn't it feel good when someone says something nice to you? You can spend some time making other people feel good by making some kindness cards. Try hiding them around your school or even your own house. Print these cards and decorate them yourself.
Change of Plans: Sometimes things don't go the way we planned, but we can still make the best of things! Imagine you were going to go outside and play, but then it started raining. Use this coloring sheet to show what you would do inside instead.
"I can!" Calendar: Confidence is when you believe in yourself. Use this calendar to keep track of all the things you can do in a week. Fill out the calendar.
Using my senses: We can use our 5 senses - touch, hear, taste, smell and see - to calm down. Here's how to do it.
My bag of worries: Imagine you could put all your worries in a bag. If all of your worries were in a bag, you could empty them out one by one, right? Use this worksheet to think about your worries and what you can do to empty your bag.
4-minute meditation: Have you ever meditated before? It's okay if you're not sure how. This activity will walk you through how to meditate. You may feel more calm and relaxed by the end.
Take some deep breaths: Sometimes, when we're stressed, we forget to breathe. But breathing is important! This fish will help you know when to breathe in and out. When the fish goes up, take a slow, deep breath in. When the fish goes down, slowly breathe out. Follow along.
