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Mindfulness Exercises to Help Kids Calm, Recharge, and Refocus their Brains

February 16, 2026 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

In our distraction-filled world, we are all desperately in need of strategies to help us clear, calm, and focus our busy minds. This is especially true for kids and teens who are constantly on the go. Practicing mindfulness can be a simple and effective solution to help kids and young adults relax their minds and […]

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How Mindfulness Strengthens Executive Functioning Skills

October 22, 2025 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

How Mindfulness Strengthens Executive Functioning Skills

Mindfulness is the practice of turning your attention inward to focus on the current moment. While mindful practices are well-known for their abilities to create calm and relaxation, mindfulness also plays a critical role in sharpening our executive functioning skills. This means that we can harness the power of mindfulness to help kids and teens […]

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12 Simple Ways to Practice Mindfulness

December 19, 2022 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Mindfulness is a self-regulation strategy. With practice, it can help us feel calm, confident, and focused. And while it’s very helpful for us, as adults, mindfulness is a powerful skill we can teach to children and young adults. The goal of this article is to promote simple mindful strategies you can try with your students […]

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20+ Hands-On Mindfulness Tools for Kids & Teens

February 15, 2022 by pathway2success 2 Comments

Mindfulness is learning to be present in the moment. This practice can be a critical self-regulation strategy for children and teens (and adults too, of course). There are lots of benefits to practicing mindfulness including improved self-regulation skills, support managing emotions, and creating a sense of calm. So, it’s fair to say that this is […]

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18 Mindfulness Activities for Outdoors

June 23, 2020 by pathway2success Leave a Comment

Mindfulness is a critical self-regulation strategy for people of all ages. It can help us feel calm, focused, and in control. Learning to be mindful doesn’t have to be confined to the four walls of a building or classroom. In fact, there are numerous opportunities to practice mindful activities outside. Here are a few outdoor […]

Filed Under: Social Emotional Learning, Special Education, Tips for Teachers Tagged With: mindfulness, social emotional learning

Mindfulness Resources

Mindfulness is the practice of being present in the moment. Learning to be mindful can help kids and teens improve focus, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and develop a sense of calm. It can also serve as a healthy coping strategy to manage stress. Learn more about mindfulness here or use the resources below to teach […]

Mindfulness

Understanding Mindfulness Mindfulness is the practice of learning to be present in the moment. By learning to focus on the moment, kids and young adults are actually practicing self-regulation skills. This helps learners check in with how they are feeling, what they are thinking, and what they need. Mindfulness can be practiced through a variety […]

Mindfulness Journal Ideas You Can Try Today

January 20, 2020 by pathway2success 1 Comment

Mindfulness journal activities for kids and teens to help feel calm, focused, and happy. Mindful activities teach self-control, emotional management, growth mindset, self-love, and so much more. Use this as a daily morning practice or in your calm down area. Perfect for home or school. This post has printable and ideas you can use right away!

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5 FREE Mindfulness Activities

June 17, 2019 by pathway2success 6 Comments

Mindfulness has been a growing trend with kids and young adults, and I have been a huge supporter from the beginning. About ten years ago, I started practicing yoga, which introduced me to the benefits of deep breathing, meditation, and mindfulness in my own life. Without a doubt, it has made a huge difference for […]

Filed Under: Classroom Management, Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education

10 Mindfulness Activities You Can Try Today

January 4, 2018 by pathway2success 10 Comments

10 Mindfulness Activities You Can Try Today

All kids benefit from practicing mindfulness. Who wouldn’t love the kids and young adults we work with to become more focused, calm, in control, and self-aware? Mindfulness is a technique that can help teach and strengthen those abilities over time. By practicing mindfulness, people can learn to become more aware of their own thoughts, feeling, […]

Filed Under: Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning, Special Education

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❤️ Start your morning with a SEL-focused word of t ❤️ Start your morning with a SEL-focused word of the day!

This set gives you the opportunity to build social-emotional skills every single day of the year.

Comment "slides" in the comments and I'll send you the link!
When we practice coping strategies together, we're When we practice coping strategies together, we're really helping kids build their own self-regulation toolbox.

What are some calm-down strategies you practice together to start the year off strong?
A quick mini-guide to understanding executive func A quick mini-guide to understanding executive functioning skills and how they impact learners in the classroom.

We can build skills and strategies together. ❤️
🧠 So excited to finally share! I haven't posted i 🧠 So excited to finally share!

I haven't posted in a while, but I've been hard at work! I just added this yearlong executive functioning word of the day set for elementary learners.

Every day includes a targeted executive functioning focused word or phrase, short definition, and question to get kids thinking.

I also added an educator guide with sample sentences and answers. My goal was truly to make a simple no-prep way to get kids building their brains.

Just comment "send me" if you want a link in your inbox to check it out!
Is it me or do we all need some extra calm-down st Is it me or do we all need some extra calm-down strategies lately?

I put this article together a while ago filled with free resources and strategies to help kids build their inner calm.

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