Activities for Kids
Some fun activities and resources to help kids be their silliest, happiest, calmest selves and to learn creative ways take care of their feelings.
Make your own Relaxation Kit
- Hoberman Sphere
- Bubble Timer
- Mindful Coloring Book
- Gratitude List
- CD of Favorite Music
- Lavender Lotion
- Journal / Diary
- Feathers
- CD of Relaxing Music
- Glitter Wand or Jar
- Small Puzzle
- Pinwheel
- Stuffed Animal
- Books/Books on CD
- Cotton Balls
- Colored Pencils
The Hoberman Sphere is a great item for the Cool Down Kit
and can be purchased by clicking here.
An exemplary relaxation kit
Booklist
- I Like Me by Nancy Carlson
- What to Do When you Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner
- Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to be Who You Are by Maria Dismondy
- Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak
- The Invisible String by Patrice Karst
- Goodbye Mousie by Robie Harris (a book about grief and loss)
- The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld (a book about the power of being present)
- What Does it Mean to Be Kind? by Rana DiOrio
- Peaceful Piggy Meditation by Kerry Lee MacLean (a book about meditation)
- When Mom and Dad Divorce: A Kid’s Resource Guide by Emily Menendez-Aponte
- Shelley the Hyperactive Turtle by Deborah Moss
- Hector by Steve Barnes (a book about bullying and resilience)
- Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg (a book about being imperfect)
- I Can Handle It! by Laurie Wright (a book about resilience)
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn (a book about starting school & healthy separation)
- Who’s the Boss of This Body? by Meghan Hurley Backofen (a book about body safety)
- Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia (a book about mindfulness)
- Find Your Calm: A Mindful Approach to Relieve Your Anxiety and Grow Your Bravery by Gabi Garcia (a book about using mindfulness to reduce anxiety)
- The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett & Gary Rubinstein (a book about perfectionism)
- What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kids Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner
- What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck: A Kids Guide to Overcoming OCD by Dawn Huebner
- I Can’t Do That YET: Growth Mindset by Esther Pia Cordova
Mindset Statements
Smiling Mind
A MINDFULNESS APP FOR KIDS
How to Practice Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness
How Mindfulness Helps to Manage Emotions
