Observing our surroundings through one or more of our senses helps focus our attention on the present, calming our minds and anchoring our bodies.
Mindful Tea Practice Uses Senses to Calm
This mindful tea practice engages the senses to help us anchor in the moment. Using our senses is a simple way slow down, notice and be present.
Rainbow Walk: Sense of Sight Grounds Us
Taking a Rainbow Walk is a simple, fun way to practice mindfulness with Littles using our sense of sight. Focusing on the world through a single sense is a powerful way to anchor our awareness in...
An Unordinary Game with my Itty-Bitty
I recently wrote in the post "Learning from my toddler how to practice mindfulness with curiosity" that my 2-year old and I do a weekly walk right before music class. During our walks, she...
Superhero Mystery Game
My girls and I played a game I named Superhero Mystery Game as a fun way to practice mindfulness by tapping into the visual senses while doing something quietly and slowly. We first put on...
Cloud Shape Game…with our feelings
One of my husband's favorite games to play with our kids is Cloud Shape Game- a great way to tap into your imagination and dream up what object a cloud looks like as they float by. This last...