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Rainbow Walk: A Mindfulness Activity to Move the Body and Rest the Mind
The most popular activity at Mindful Teachers.org, for adults and kids. (by Catharine Hannay)
How to Make a Stress Ball with No Mess and Less Stress!
by Jana York, adapted from U is for Understanding – Claire’s Journey Toward Mindfulness
Activities for Exploring the Five Senses
Practice mindful awareness through sight, sound, scent, taste, and touch.
Mindful Moments in Nature
Family-friendly activities to notice what’s around us and within us, by Bianca Browne of Mindful Minis.
Five Senses Snack: A Mindful Eating Chart
Slow down and notice the flavor, texture, scent, color, and even sound of what you’re eating. (by Catharine Hannay)
Five Senses Worksheets for English and Language Arts Classes
Worksheets and writing prompts for integrating mindfulness and academics.
Noticing the Five Senses: A Daily Mindfulness Log
A daily mindfulness chart for adults or kids. (by Catharine Hannay)
Human Camera: A Mindfulness Activity to Engage the Senses
A fun mindfulness activity by Thich Nhat Hanh and the Plum Village Community, from the book Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children
Four Ways to Focus on the Five Senses
‘Baby Touch,’ Mindful or Mindless Treat, the Sense of Scents, and a Mindful Taste Test. (by Catharine Hannay)
Five Contemplative Art Practices
Practice mindfully looking at or creating art, on your own or with your students. (by Catharine Hannay)
Mindful Listening in a Noisy World
Suggestions for dealing with external and internal noise, by Ira Rabois, author of Compassionate Critical Thinking
Red, Orange, Yellow: A Mindful Driving Practice
Driving can be a wonderful opportunity to practice mindfulness (but not meditation!). (by Catharine Hannay)
A Dozen Ways to Explore the Five Senses
Games and activities to focus on sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
Counting Sounds: A Mindful Walking Practice
How many sounds do you notice in the world around you? (by Catharine Hannay)
Blue Red Yellow: What Do You See?
What you see depends on what you're looking for. (by Catharine Hannay)

