“Acorns and Amber: Mindfulness For The Autumn Season”
Engaging Autumn Activities for Families, Educators, and Childcare Providers: Embracing Mindfulness through Nature's Tranquil Palette
The gentle whisper of autumn is here, bringing with it a time of transformation and new beginnings. Our theme, "Acorns and Amber," is here to remind us of the season’s serene beauty and the potential within us all for change. As the leaves transition into vibrant hues of amber, and acorns find their way to the nurturing soil, we too can embrace the cycle of growth and rejuvenation.
With each falling leaf, we're reminded that it's never too late to let go and start anew. As you reflect upon your journey thus far, appreciate the progress, the learning, and the resilience that got you here. This is a great lesson we can share with the children we support too.
May the tender veil of autumn grant you safety, health, and boundless love. With each mindful breath you take, inhale the crisp essence of change and exhale the old, making room for new vibrant energies. Breathe in the essence of acorns and amber, breathe out with a heart full of hopeful intentions, and step softly into the warmth and comfort of autumn.
autumn mindfulness activities for children
reading, discussion + creativity with “calming worlds”
Read: “Amber leaves twirl down, soft whispers tell, of acorns nestled in the earth so well. Autumn paints the world with colours bold, new tales of change and growth to be told. Breathe in the crisp air, let your worries melt, in Autumn’s embrace, mindful hearts felt.”
Discuss: “What sort of calming world do you think of when visualising Autumn?
Art: Drawing and colouring Autumnal “Calming Worlds” (and further discussion after)
“take 5 breath” with the Calming Cuties
Meet our pals, the Calming Cuties,
Whispering words of breathing duties.
Inhale slowly, count to five,
Feel calmness within come alive.
Exhale slowly, count once more,
Feel peace replace the worry bore.
Take 5 Breaths with Cuties near,
Bid farewell to every fear.
Now with hearts so light, minds so clear, thanks to Cuties, we cheer!
This gentle routine, easy to strive, Take 5 Breath, feel alive!
Now with hearts so light and eyes so bright, we’ve found our calm, together in light.
Take 5 Breath done with ease,
In Autumn’s gentle, whispering breeze.
How can we help support you?
We are building strong, peaceful, resilient hearts through the magic of being here. Talk to us about helping your home, classroom or organisation integrate simple, mindfulness activities into your daily routine to help overloaded feelings.
