Mindful Games and Activities

Overview

This course covers a variety of games and activities that introduce mindfulness to kids in a way that’s engaging and fun. It includes recorded demonstrations from real kids. You’ll learn how to guide kids through fun and playful breathing activities, mindful movements and games, sensory activities, and more. These activities are designed to help kids develop focus, manage their emotions, and connect with their bodies – all through playful, interactive experiences.

Participants will also learn how to adapt mindfulness practices for different age groups, settings, and abilities, ensuring that every child can benefit, regardless of their needs or environment. This course also provides strategies and tips to help course participants seamlessly integrate mindfulness into their classes, school days, or daily routines.
By the end of this course participants will be empowered to help kids build lifelong skills for focus, emotional well-being, and self-awareness through playful and meaningful mindfulness experiences.

What You’ll Learn

• What mindfulness for kids is and the benefits of incorporating it into daily routines
• A variety of mindfulness games and activities that promote focus, self-regulation, and body awareness
• How to guide engaging breathing exercises, mindful movement, and sensory activities
• How to adapt mindfulness practices for different age groups, settings, and abilities
• Tips for successfully integrating mindfulness into classes, school days, or home routines
• How to create a positive, inclusive environment that supports mindfulness practice

Who is this Course For

This course is for anyone who works with groups of kids, including kids yoga instructors, classroom teachers, after-school program leaders, parents, and childcare providers, who want to share mindfulness practices with kids in a fun and playful way.

Course Details

Participants will receive an informative handout covering all the games and activities.

Course Outcomes

• Develop a toolkit of breathing exercises and mindfulness games and activities
• Understand how mindfulness supports focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being
• Be equipped with practical strategies for seamlessly incorporating mindfulness into daily routines
• Learn to adapt and modify activities for different age groups and learning styles
• Gain confidence in leading fun and interactive mindfulness activities for kids
• Create a more focused, calm, and connected environment for kids through mindfulness practices