This free activity pack promotes mental health and mindfulness, centred around one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing. Tailored for children and teenagers, it aids in developing emotional awareness, encouraging them to stay present, and enhancing their overall mental wellbeing through calming, easy-to-follow activities.
The “Take Notice” theme invites young people to pause, reflect, and engage with their surroundings and their inner thoughts. The resource highlights the significance of mindfulness while providing a host of straightforward exercises designed to alleviate stress, sharpen focus, and assist children and adolescents in managing challenging emotions.
Included activities comprise:
- 5-4-3-2-1 senses grounding– to observe what can be seen, heard, touched, smelled, and tasted.
- Mindful music listening– to notice bodily reactions to uplifting music.
- Do something different– to break the routine and heighten awareness of the environment.
- G.L.A.D. reflection– a daily prompt for recognising Gratitude, Learning, Achievements, and Delight.
- Take a brain break– to disconnect from social media and engage in a relaxing or creative activity.
- 7-11 breathing technique– to soothe the nervous system through controlled breathing.
The pack also features video and audio resources for mindfulness meditations, breathing exercises, and tools from positive psychology to enhance calmness, focus, and resilience.
Ideal for:
- Primary and secondary school PSHE or wellbeing lessons.
- Calm corners, therapy sessions, and youth mental health initiatives.
- Foster care and early support for emotional challenges.
- Home use by parents and carers supporting anxious children or teenagers.
This invaluable toolkit is perfect for teaching mindfulness to young people, fostering positive mental health practices, and enabling them to feel more centred, engaged, and capable of navigating emotional fluctuations.
