—KIDS&KIN —
SPROUT TOOLKIT AUTUMN 2025
THEMES OF KIDS&KIN SPROUT
(click the links to access the handouts and activity sheets)
EMOTIONS ARE MESSENGERS. What does ANGER have to say?
ONE EMOTION CAN HIDE BELOW ANOTHER
PRACTICES OF KIDS&KIN SPROUT
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BREATHING: HORSE BREATH — HUMMING BREATH — MINDFUL HAND BREATH
SENSORY MEDITATIONS: JOINT SQUEEZES — I WALK AROUND THE HOUSE — MINDFUL HAND BREATH
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!)
BREATHING BALL —PICK A POSE — SHAKE YOUR BODY — HANDS TO HANDS
BOOKS TO EXPLORE EMOTIONS & MINDFULNESS
*Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia
*My Brain First Aid by Orlanda Bettison
The Little Brain People by Andrew Newman
My Mindful Brain by Orlanda Bettison
Note: Several of Gabi Garcia’s books are also available in Spanish.
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... A great idea for the upcoming holiday season!
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
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.