Mindfulness Resources, Activities, & Printables for Kids


A collection of mindfulness resources. You'll find mindfulness activities, mindfulness printables, grounding techniques, and deep breathing exercises for kids, teens, and/or adults.

Mindfulness might seem like a buzzword these days, but it's something that everyone can benefit from, regardless of age or ability.

It's a great way to get in touch with what's happening in the present moment, both inside you and around you. And can help you self-regulate, feel less stressed, and just be more content. Something that I think a lot of adults and kids alike could use some help with from time to time.

So if you've been thinking about teaching your kids about mindfulness or experimenting with meditation, then these mindfulness resources, printables, and activities are for you!

Below, you'll find ideas for teaching kids different grounding techniques and help them practice deep breathing with one of our many free printables. Plus, you'll learn about meditation for kids and more!

Mindfulness resources, activities, & printables for kids

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What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness is a mental state where you are consciously aware of something.

It is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the current moment, acknowledging what you are feeling, thinking, and sensing, without judgement. In other words, it's about paying attention to your experience and accepting it without reacting to it.

What is mindfulness? A definition

"Mindfulness is the moment-to-moment awareness of your thoughts, feelings and outside environment." - Paddy Brosnan, This Works: How to Use Mindfulness to Calm the Hell Down and Just Be Happy

A quote about the definition of mindfulness

Common Mindfulness Practices

There are many different ways to practice mindfulness. Some you might even already be engaging in such as deep breathing or yoga. Here are some examples of common ways to practice mindfulness:

  • Meditation
  • Mindful breathing
  • Body scans
  • Mindful eating
  • Mindful walking
  • Mindful listening
  • Journaling
  • Yoga or Tai Chi
  • Grounding techniques
  • Progressive muscle relaxation
  • Mindfulness jars or bottles
  • Visualization
  • Mindful coloring or drawing
  • Mindful stretching
  • Gratitude jars or journals
  • Mindful affirmations

Common examples of mindfulness practices

Mindfulness Exercises & Activities for Kids

Wondering how to teach mindfulness to kids? Want an easy way to do so? Try one of these mindfulness activities and exercises. You'll find some free printables, book suggestions, and more below.

Grounding Techniques to Try with Your Kids

This section is all about teaching kids different grounding techniques. You will find free printable and digital resources to accompany most of these techniques.

Deep Breathing Resources for Kids

Deep breathing is a perfect mindfulness exercise for kids and there are lots of different ways this skill.

Below you will find printable posters with different themed deep breathing techniques and a social story. They're great to include in a calm down kit or calm down space in your home or classroom. Many of these printables are free as well.

Calming Sensory Mindfulness Bottles

Calm down bottles. Glitter jars. Sensory bottles. Mindfulness bottles. There's a whole bunch of different names for these things. Regardless of what you call them, these sensory bottles are a perfect tool for working on mindfulness, deep breathing, coping skills, and more with kids.

Meditation for Kids: Resources for Getting Started

Curious about introducing meditation to your kids? Below you'll find a few resources to help you get started with teaching meditation to kids, including some tips, an overview of the benefits, and some videos to get you started.

As you can see from the mindfulness resources above, there are lots of different ways to teach kids about mindfulness, from practicing deep breathing with printable resources or mindfulness bottles to watching videos and reading books. Hopefully, you are able to find an idea or two to try out.

Mindfulness resources, activities, & printables for kids

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