Grades K–2
Calm Body, Wiggly Body
A grown-up reads eight moves, like jumping like a frog or lying like a starfish, and kids sort them into calm body and wiggly body.
SEL worksheet · Mindfulness and calming
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.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Calming strategies, Breathing, Noticing and focus, Self-regulation
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Unscramble each mindfulness word. Use the clue to help.
- Air in, air out.
- Pay attention to something.
- Right here, right now.
- Peaceful and still.
- Hardly any noise at all.
- Keep your mind on one thing.
- Let your body go soft.
Teacher tip
Ask kids to describe how they calm down using two of the words.
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.
- Read scenarios aloud for younger kids and let them answer with a drawing.
Watch for
Some kids don’t like closing their eyes. Let them look at the floor instead.
Talk about it
- How did your body feel before and after?
- How might someone else see it differently?
Take it further
Start each afternoon with one minute of mindful breathing.
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