I think kids are more in tune with their feelings than adults. If you have kids or have been around them, you know they feel everything…all the feelings. They need to a chance to be still with all that they are experiencing and have a way to process and release. Here are a few activities to help.
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Calming Jar
Calm down jars are amazing. You give them a shake then watch as the glitter settles. It gives kids (and adults) a chance to sort of switch their energy, refocus the mind and settle when you get overwhelmed
You'll Need
- Mason jar or some other glass container with a screw - on lid
- 2 tbsp glue or glitter glue
- About 2 tsp glitter-4 teaspoons of glitter
- Very warm water
- Drop of food coloring
Instructions
- Fill the jar/bottle with the warm water (leave room at the top so you can shake it)
- Add glue and food coloring; stir until well mixed
- Add glitter
- Screw lid on tight
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Grateful Journals
You'll Need
- Spiral notebook or blank journal (with name written inside)
- Pen/pencil
Instructions
Each day, write the following:
- Date
- 3 things you’re grateful for
- What you’re loving right now
- One positive thing about yourself
- One happy memory of the day
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Positivity Stick
You'll Need
- Popsicle sticks
- Markers
- Black sharpie
- Jar
Instructions
- Decorate one end of a popsicle stick using the markers
- Write a positive message using the sharpie
- Put in a jar and pull whenever someone in the house needs an
encouraging word
Sample messages
- Hang in there
- You’re awesome
- Chase your dreams
- You are brave
- You are strong
- You are brilliant
- You are loved
- I’m glad you’re here
- You have great ideas
- You are worth it
- I’m grateful for you
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Yoga
Mindfulness matters for our youth. Help them get centered and focusedby doing a few yoga poses and breathing exercises. Check out a few different poses for the entire family.
