These Mindful Movement Posters are a free, printable set of fun and imaginative mindfulness and movement activities for children, designed to support self-regulation, focus, and emotional wellbeing through playful physical activity. With colourful themes and simple instructions, each poster helps kids take a short break, reset their energy, and improve body awareness.
Ideal for use in classrooms, sensory areas, therapy rooms, or at home, these posters are perfect for movement breaks, brain breaks, and calm-down corners. Activities include stretching, balancing, breathing, and animal walks—all with child-friendly instructions that are easy to follow.
Examples of activities include:
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Balloon Breaths – Breathe in and out to calm the body
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Superhero Pose – Build confidence and strength
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Dino Stomp – Release big energy in a safe way
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Rainbow Reach – Gentle stretching with visualisation
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Turtle Stretch – A calming posture for grounding
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Froggy Jumps, Wiggly Walks, Space Jumps, Unicorn Balance, and more!
Perfect for use by:
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Primary school teachers and teaching assistants
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Occupational therapists and SEND staff
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Parents and carers supporting emotional regulation
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Wellbeing leads creating sensory or calm corners
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Early years educators and play-based learning environments
Recommended for children aged 4 to 10 years (Reception to Year 5), these posters promote emotional awareness, motor development, and calming strategies in a fun and accessible way. Use them individually or create an active hallway or wellbeing zone with multiple posters on display.
Whether you are supporting children with anxiety, ADHD, autism, or just looking for positive ways to move and reset during the day, these mindfulness and movement posters for kids are a playful and effective addition to any emotional wellbeing toolkit.
