Mindful Moment: Nature Poses
Children can practice mindful movement to learn, help manage big feelings, or just focus or relax!
Print this page (first, check out this article for more detail!). Together, try these nature-inspired poses, movements, and mindful breathing strategies—all of them can help children with their big feelings, or just focus and relax!
As you try each one, encourage children to notice how their bodies feel. Then post the page where children can see it and encourage them to try these poses on their own when they have a big feeling.
Listen to Understand
Elmo and Abby learn that pausing to listen helps them work as a team.
Too Many Cooks
Elmo and friends learn that sharing roles helps playtime go smoothly.
We Can Do Hard Things Song
A song that reminds us that we can keep trying to do hard things
A Time to Talk
Grown-ups work together to help Elmo manage big feelings with care.
Zoe’s Get Well Basket
Help children understand that being kind is one way to be a friend.
Elijah Explains Stop, Notice, Think
Elijah introduces a strategy for conflict resolution.
Wes and Friends Build a City
Help children take other’s perspectives.
