Grades K–5
Mindful Coloring Flower
Color a flower pattern of petals, hearts and dots slowly, one ring at a time, breathing in and out with each petal.
SEL worksheet · Mindfulness and calming
Gratitude Alphabet
Find something you are thankful for for every letter from A to Z, from apples to zoos: a calm way to notice the good things.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Calming strategies, Breathing, Noticing and focus, Self-regulation
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Think of something you are thankful for that starts with each letter. X is tricky: try a word with an x in it, like box or six!
- I am thankful for…
Teacher tip
Let kids work in pairs for the tricky letters like Q, X and Z.
How to use it
- Teach the strategy when kids are calm, so it is ready for big moments.
- Use it after recess or before a test to settle the room.
- 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
- When could you use this at home?
- How might someone else see it differently?
Take it further
Start each afternoon with one minute of mindful breathing.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
More mindfulness and calming worksheets
Grades 3–5
Worry Thought or Helpful Thought?
Circle worry or helpful for ten thoughts, then answer a worry thought of your own with a helpful one.
Grades K–3
Animal Stretch Cards
Four animal stretch cards, cat, snake, frog and turtle, to calm and wake up your body slowly between lessons.
Grades 1–4
Make a Calm-Down Jar
Number the six steps for making a glitter calm-down jar, then think about how your busy thoughts settle like the glitter.
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