Mindfulness, meditation + more

Mindfulness and meditation based activities, music, podcasts, visualizations, and guided meditations.

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breathing with a pinwheel

We blow on a pinwheel to notice that different ways of breathing—quick, slow, deep, and shallow—affect how our minds and bodies feel.

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seeing clearly

We shake a glitter ball or snow globe to help us understand the connection between what happens in our minds and what happens in our bodies.

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mind-body connection

We imagine biting into a lemon to help us understand the connection between what’s happening in our minds and what’s happening in our bodies.

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my peace

Enjoy the timeless folk song My Peace by Woody and Arlo Guthrie, performed by Gabe Greenland. This classic tune inspires inner and outer peace, making it perfect for children of all ages to connect with mindfulness and calm through music.

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follow the light within

Learn this beautiful folk song for children of all ages, shared by Tom Nolan from the Crossroads School and the Council in the Schools program. With lyrics encouraging connection to inner freedom and guidance, it’s a heartfelt way to explore mindfulness through music.

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i stop and feel my breathing

Teach children the calming power of mindful breathing with this engaging song. Through music, kids learn how pausing to feel their breath helps them feel more focused and relaxed. Perfect for introducing mindfulness in a fun and accessible way.

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meditation on breathing

Affectionately called "Breathe In, Breathe Out," this song by Sarah Dan Jones, arranged and performed by Gabe Greenland, helps children calm down, improve focus, or simply enjoy a moment of mindfulness. A soothing and fun way to practice mindful breathing through music.

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listening to the rain

In this 6-minute guided practice from Susan Kaiser Greenland, children listen to the rain and pay attention to the changing nature of the sounds, breathing, thoughts, and feelings.

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rock-a-bye

In this 6-minute guided practice from Susan Kaiser Greenland, we pretend to rock a stuffed animal to sleep on our bellies to relax our bodies and quiet our minds. As we breathe in, the animal rocks up; as we breathe out, the animal rocks back down.

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