A great way to cultivate awareness, focus and attention in the present is through movement. Mindful movement can also decrease stress and anxiety and increase calm.

Halloween is a great opportunity to look around and see faces that are funny, scary, happy and sad.

Your child will reflect on the term "beauty" and the things they are grateful for. They will read the book All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon and reflect on how focusing on the small and big things of beauty around them can benefit themselves and others.

Being present is essential for learning, so help your child become more aware of their body and surroundings through an activity called "mindful walking."

In this activity, your child will explore the difference between boredom and curiosity in building greater attentiveness and happiness in the present moment.

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

In this activity, your child will hear a story and practice mindful breathing. They will paint a picture that reminds them to bring mindfulness and kindness to their puppy mind.

In this activity, your child will take a walk outside, listen to the silence in between sounds, and draw what the experience was like for them.

In this activity, your child will explore what it means and how it feels to live in a community.

Tracing is a great technique for clearing your mind and relaxing. Help your child learn how to calm themselves down and clear their minds by tracing their hands.

In this activity, work with your child to build a chain of strengths, highlighting their individual strengths and unique abilities.

In this activity, your child will learn about the different parts of the brain and how mindfulness can build connections of calm.

In this activity, your child will use two powerful questions to investigate a thought and the truth behind it. They will write and perform a skit using mindfulness and these important questions.

Using lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, help your child implement kindness and compassion into their interactions with others.

In this activity, your child will practice taking on the perspective of others and will generate ideas for conflict resolution at home.

With school, home, and activities in between, life can sometimes feel chaotic to kids. Help your child learn how to stop and relax with handmade peace rocks.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will listen to their favorite song and explore how it makes them feel. Then, together you will craft your own cardboard radio!