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Activities

Hands-on things to try for any feeling — filter by what you need right now.

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28 activities found.

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Feelings Thermometer

3 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.Draw a thermometer from 1 (calm) to 10 (huge feeling).
  2. 2.Color where YOUR feeling is right now.
  3. 3.Talk about what helps move it down.
👶 3-6, 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small group · Whole classmindful · creativelow-prep · printable · interactive
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Body Mapping Feelings

5 min · low energy · indoor
  1. 1.Draw an outline of a body.
  2. 2.Color the parts where you feel the feeling.
  3. 3.What color is it? What shape?
👶 3-6, 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small groupmindful · creativelow-prep · printable · interactive
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Feelings Charades

10 min · medium energy · any
  1. 1.Write feelings on cards.
  2. 2.Take turns acting one out — no words!
  3. 3.Others guess the feeling.
👶 3-6, 7-11, 12+Small group · Whole classphysical · creativelow-prep · printable
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Build a Calm-Down Toolbox

15 min · low energy · indoor
  1. 1.Find a small box or bag.
  2. 2.Add: a soft thing, a fidget, a picture, a smell.
  3. 3.Use it when feelings get big.
👶 3-6, 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small groupmindful · creativelow-prep
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Dragon Breathing

2 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.Stand tall like a dragon.
  2. 2.Breathe in through your nose.
  3. 3.Breathe out a long, hot HUFF through your mouth.
  4. 4.Repeat 5 times.
👶 3-6, 7-111:1 · Small group · Whole classphysical · mindfullow-prep
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Box Breathing

2 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.Trace a square in the air.
  2. 2.Up = breathe in 4.
  3. 3.Across = hold 4.
  4. 4.Down = out 4.
  5. 5.Across = hold 4. Repeat 4 times.
👶 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small group · Whole classmindfullow-prep
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Perspective Glasses

10 min · low energy · indoor
  1. 1.Pretend to put on glasses that show what someone else sees.
  2. 2.Describe how they might feel.
  3. 3.What could help them?
👶 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small group · Whole classmindful · creativelow-prep · printable
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Friendship Map

10 min · low energy · indoor
  1. 1.Draw yourself in the middle.
  2. 2.Draw friends and family around.
  3. 3.Write one kind thing about each.
👶 3-6, 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small groupcreative · mindfulprintable · interactive
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3 Good Things

3 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.Name 3 good things from today.
  2. 2.Say one out loud, write one, and draw one.
👶 3-6, 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small group · Whole classmindful · creativelow-prep · interactive
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Strength Spotting

5 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.List 3 things you're GOOD at.
  2. 2.List 3 things you're KIND about.
  3. 3.Pick one to use today.
👶 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small group · Whole classmindful · creativelow-prep · interactive
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1-Minute Dance Party

1 min · high energy · any
  1. 1.Pick a wild song.
  2. 2.Dance like nobody's watching.
  3. 3.Freeze when the song stops.
👶 3-6, 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small group · Whole classphysical · creativelow-prep
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Wall Push-Ups

2 min · high energy · indoor
  1. 1.Stand arms-length from a wall.
  2. 2.Push the wall like you're moving it.
  3. 3.Do 10 slow push-ups.
👶 3-6, 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small group · Whole classphysicallow-prep
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Animal Stretches

5 min · medium energy · any
  1. 1.Cat stretch — round and arch your back.
  2. 2.Cobra — lie down and lift your chest.
  3. 3.Frog — squat low and hop 3 times.
  4. 4.Butterfly — sit, feet together, flap knees.
👶 3-6, 7-11Small group · Whole classphysical · mindfullow-prep
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Cross-Crawl March

2 min · medium energy · any
  1. 1.Stand tall.
  2. 2.Touch right hand to left knee.
  3. 3.Touch left hand to right knee.
  4. 4.Repeat for 30 seconds. Reset your brain!
👶 3-6, 7-11, 12+Small group · Whole classphysicallow-prep
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Heavy Work Circuit

5 min · high energy · any
  1. 1.Wall push-ups x 10.
  2. 2.Carry a 'heavy' bag across the room.
  3. 3.Bear crawl 5 steps.
  4. 4.Squeeze a pillow tight 5 times.
👶 3-6, 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small groupphysicallow-prep
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Calming Sensory Circuit

8 min · low energy · indoor
  1. 1.Slow rocking back and forth.
  2. 2.Wrap in a soft blanket.
  3. 3.Squeeze a stress ball slowly.
  4. 4.Listen to soft music.
  5. 5.Sip cool water.
👶 3-6, 7-11, 12+1:1mindfullow-prep
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Wake-Up Sensory Circuit

5 min · high energy · any
  1. 1.Star jumps x 10.
  2. 2.Hop on one foot x 10.
  3. 3.Spin in a circle 3 times.
  4. 4.Crunchy snack (apple, carrot).
👶 3-6, 7-11Small group · Whole classphysicallow-prep
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5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

3 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.5 things you can SEE.
  2. 2.4 things you can HEAR.
  3. 3.3 things you can TOUCH.
  4. 4.2 things you can SMELL.
  5. 5.1 thing you can TASTE.
👶 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small group · Whole classmindfullow-prep
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Rainbow Breathing

2 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.Arms by your sides.
  2. 2.Breathe in and lift arms up over your head.
  3. 3.Breathe out and bring arms down.
  4. 4.Imagine a different color each time.
👶 3-6, 7-11Small group · Whole classmindful · physicallow-prep
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Safe Place Visualization

5 min · low energy · indoor
  1. 1.Close your eyes.
  2. 2.Picture a place where you feel happy and safe.
  3. 3.What can you see, hear, smell?
  4. 4.Stay there for a few breaths.
👶 7-11, 12+1:1 · Small groupmindful · creativelow-prep
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Teddy Belly Breaths

2 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.Lie down with a small teddy on your tummy.
  2. 2.Breathe in — teddy goes up.
  3. 3.Breathe out — teddy goes down.
  4. 4.Do 5 slow rocks together.
👶 0-3, 3-61:1mindfullow-prep
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Big Feelings Faces

3 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.Sit face-to-face with your grown-up.
  2. 2.Make a happy face together. Now sad. Now surprised.
  3. 3.Name the feeling out loud: ‘happy!’
  4. 4.Give a high-five for each face.
👶 0-3, 3-61:1mindful · creativelow-prep
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Squeeze and Release

2 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.Squeeze a soft toy as tight as you can.
  2. 2.Count slowly: 1… 2… 3…
  3. 3.Let go and shake your hands.
  4. 4.Do it 3 times together.
👶 0-3, 3-61:1physical · mindfullow-prep
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Bubble Pop Calm-Down

3 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.Blow slow bubbles together.
  2. 2.Pop them gently with one finger.
  3. 3.Say ‘pop!’ each time.
  4. 4.Notice how your body feels softer.
👶 0-3, 3-61:1mindful · creativelow-prep
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Row the Boat Together

3 min · medium energy · any
  1. 1.Sit facing your grown-up, hold hands.
  2. 2.Rock forwards and back, singing ‘Row, row, row your boat’.
  3. 3.Try slow… then a little faster.
  4. 4.End with a big squeeze hug.
👶 0-3, 3-61:1physical · creativelow-prep
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Sensory Bin Explore

10 min · low energy · indoor
  1. 1.Fill a tray with rice, pasta, or water.
  2. 2.Add cups and scoops.
  3. 3.Pour, scoop, and squish together.
  4. 4.Name what you feel: ‘soft’, ‘bumpy’, ‘cold’.
👶 0-3, 3-61:1 · Small groupcreative · mindfullow-prep
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Peek-a-Boo Brave

2 min · low energy · any
  1. 1.Cover your eyes with your hands.
  2. 2.Slowly open: ‘Peek-a-boo!’
  3. 3.Smile big — you came back!
  4. 4.Take turns hiding and finding.
👶 0-31:1creative · mindfullow-prep
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Stomp and Shake

2 min · high energy · any
  1. 1.Stomp like a big dinosaur — 10 stomps.
  2. 2.Shake your whole body — wibble wobble!
  3. 3.Flop down soft like jelly.
  4. 4.Big breath in… and out.
👶 0-3, 3-61:1 · Small groupphysicallow-prep