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Mindful moments

Mindful moments

Playful ways to encourage focus, presence, and calmness through fun, simple activities.

This playlist offers simple, fun, and engaging ways to access mindful moments throughout your day and introduce mindfulness concepts to kids. Whether through breathing exercises, sensory exploration, or quiet reflection, these activities will help the whole family stay present, grounded, and relaxed. It’s about fostering a peaceful state of mind through playful moments of connection.

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168 play ideas in the "Mindful moments" playlist

Magic growing worms experiment
Magic growing worms experiment
Create wiggly, rainbow-coloured "worms" from tissues or kitchen roll that grow and reveal hidden colours when you water them.
2m
15m
Rainbow flower hunt
Rainbow flower hunt
Head outside for a gentle colour matching adventure, spotting flowers and tiny natural treasures.
5m
30m
Animal workout
Animal workout
Call out an animal and move like it - hop, stomp, slither, crawl, or stretch. A playful burst of movement perfect for active moods, brain breaks, or shaking off the wiggles.
1m
10m
2-Ingredient edible fingerpaint
2-Ingredient edible fingerpaint
A quick, taste-safe fingerpaint made from yoghurt and food colouring - perfect for babies, toddlers, and anyone who loves messy, hands-on sensory play.
2m
20m
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Rainbow rocks
Rainbow rocks
Decorate rocks with chalk or paint for an easy and creative outdoor art activity
5m
20m
Flower chain
Flower chain
A classic nature-inspired craft that combines outdoor exploration with a hands-on flower weaving activity.
1m
20m
Car watching game
Car watching game
A calming, low-effort game where everyone guesses what colour car will drive by next
0m
5m
Pick-up sticks
Pick-up sticks
A simple, timeless game that sharpens fine motor skills and concentration for kids and brings a wave of nostalgia for grownups.
1m
10m
Dress for your inner child
Dress for your inner child
Inner Child Joy
Pull out something playful from your wardrobe and wear it, just because it sparks joy.
0m
5m
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Draw with your opposite hand
Draw with your opposite hand
Inner Child Joy
This playful art activity invites you to draw with your opposite hand as a way of letting go of perfectionism, reconnect with their inner child, and find joy in the imperfect. It helps quiet the inner critic, spark laughter, and create space for authentic self-expression.
1m
20m

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