This free Take Notice activity pack is a printable mental health and mindfulness resource based on one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Designed for children and teenagers, it helps young people build emotional awareness, stay present in the moment, and improve their mental wellbeing through simple, calming activities.
“Take Notice” encourages kids and teens to pause, reflect, and tune into what is happening around them and inside their minds. The resource explains the importance of mindfulness and offers a wide range of accessible exercises to reduce stress, improve focus, and help children and young people cope with difficult thoughts and feelings.
Activities include:
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5-4-3-2-1 senses grounding – notice what you can see, hear, touch, smell and taste
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Mindful music listening – pay close attention to how your body responds to happy music
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Do something different – break routine to become more aware of your surroundings
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G.L.A.D. reflection – a daily prompt to notice Gratitude, Learning, Achievements and Delight
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Take a brain break – switch off from social media and do something soothing or creative
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7-11 breathing technique – calm the nervous system through controlled breathwork
The pack also includes video and audio links to mindfulness meditations, breathing tutorials, and positive psychology tools to support calm, focus and resilience.
Perfect for use in:
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Primary and secondary school PSHE or wellbeing lessons
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Calm corners, therapy sessions and youth mental health work
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Foster care and early help emotional support
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Home use with parents and carers supporting anxious children or teens
This engaging, evidence-informed toolkit is ideal for teaching mindfulness for kids, encouraging positive mental health habits, and helping young people feel more grounded, present, and able to manage emotional ups and downs.
