Activity Sheet

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THE FIZZY ENERGY

FRUSTRATION - NERVOUSNESS sensations + situations cards Deal the cards to your children, yourself, your partner, friends, family, anyone can play! Each person places their card on the emotion of their choice, or in the middle. Then discuss the placements. Remember: there is no wrong answer, only different feelings or interpretations! The goal of this activity is not to convince anyone, but to express how we feel. Have fun, after the discussion, show the sensations in you body and make it a quizz!

PRACTICES OF KIDS&KIN

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BREATHING: HORSE BREATH — HUMMING BREATH

SENSORY MEDITATION: THE GARDEN

MANTRA: MY EMOTIONS MATTER

OBSTACLE COURSE

(Any of the Kids&Kin practices could be a station for an obstacle course. Here are a few posters you can print. Poster can also be taped on a bedroom wall for easy practice reminder!)

STUFFY BREATH — SHAKE YOUR BODY — HANDS TO HANDS — THE FEATHER

BOOKS TO EXPLORE EMOTIONS & MINDFULNESS

Benny the brave and the first day jitters by J A Penn & D Penn

Chloe the calm in the bedtime blues by J A Penn & D Penn

Amaya's Anger by Gabi Garcia

Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia

My Brain First Aid by Orlanda Bettison (for age 4+)

MATERIALS TO EXPLORE EMOTIONS & MINDFULNESS

HOOMKID I warmly recommend the Hoomkid—a screen-free audio device that empowers children to independently explore emotions and mindfulness. The Hoomkid is available in several languages and offers guided meditation, stories, sound, music, guided yoga pose, philosophical tales...

MINDFUL & Co offers beautiful materials to practice. Yoga cards, mindfulness games, etc.

HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES WEBSITE

Tips & Recommendations about everything parents and young kids might need in the Hudson Valley: Schools, Indoor Activities/Classes, Outdoor Activities/Classes, Physical Therapy, Mental Health, Wellness, Parenting Support, Pediatrics, Eco-Friendly Family, Pregnancy & Birth, Books, Podcast, Miscellaneous

🌐 HV FAMILIES

SIGNAL GROUPS

It takes a village, the saying is true. Find support in these groups. Join one or several, depending on your interests: Parents. Mindful Marketplace. Gardening Guild. Munchkins & Morsels (cooking for Kids). Childcare Solutions. Local Events & Businesses…

note: You need to download the Signal App and create your account before being able to join any existent group.

🌐 SIGNAL GROUPS