Gratitude journal page
Five quiet minutes to notice the good: simple prompts for adults, teenagers and families to fill in together.
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Bubble breathing, starfish hand breathing and feelings colours: playful ways to help children notice and settle big feelings.
Hold the button while you breathe in slowly. Let go and blow out gently to send the bubble away.
Bubbles: 0
Spread your hand like a starfish. Trace up a finger as you breathe in, and down as you breathe out.
What colour is your feeling right now?
Tap a colour.
For children with a grown-up nearby. All feelings are okay.
Tips
- Do the activities together; children copy what they see.
- Keep breaths soft and slow, never forced.
- Short and often works best: two minutes is plenty.
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