Grades 2–5
Mindfulness Word Scramble
Unscramble eight mindfulness words, like breathe, notice and present, with a clue for each, then use them to tell how you calm down.
SEL worksheet · Mindfulness and calming
Body Scan from Head to Toe
Scan your body slowly from head to toe and check how each part feels, relaxed, tight, tingly or warm, then notice how you feel after.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Calming strategies, Breathing, Noticing and focus, Self-regulation
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- How to do it: sit or lie down and close your eyes. Breathe slowly. Move your attention from your head down to your toes, one part at a time. Just notice each part, without changing it.
- Check how each part felt.
- How did it feel?
- Chest and tummy
- After my body scan, I feel:
Words on this sheet
Body partrelaxedtighttinglywarmLegs
Teacher tip
Read the scan slowly while kids lie down or sit with their eyes closed or lowered.
How to use it
- Do the calming practice yourself with the class. Kids follow your pace.
- Dim the lights or play soft music while kids work.
- Use it during morning meeting or right after recess, when the topic is fresh.
Watch for
Some kids don’t like closing their eyes. Let them look at the floor instead.
Talk about it
- Which calming idea worked best for you?
- Have you ever been in a moment like this? What happened?
Take it further
Set up a calm-down corner with the strategy cards and a timer.
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