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Daily SEL Practices (for Kids)

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2 - 5 Minute Mindfulness Activities​

- Mood Meter sharing (above) 

- Breathing Activities (above) 

- Guided Meditation (YouTube these)

- Stretching (stand and stretch / sit and stretch / body wiggling)

- Drawing / coloring with quiet music

- Journaling

- 5 senses activity (what do you hear, see, smell, feel, and taste)

- Chimes (eyes closed, ring a chime, & open eyes when sound is gone)

- Guided imagery (eyes closed; staff describes a scene and kids visualize this)

Mindfulness for Kids - website​

- "Mindfulness Activities" section suggests an appreciation practice, naming three good things

- "Guided Meditation" section provides a 4 min. meditation for younger students and a 12 min. body scan

GoNoodle > Breathe
Check out:  "Videos" and "Activities" for both
GoNoodle > Flow and Steady

Cosmic Kids > Mindfulness for Kids
YouTube Channel
(31 videos - most around 5 minutes)

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