Colouring
Building awareness and calm attention
Colouring gives children a chance to slow down and focus on something simple. Repetitive, gentle movements are naturally calming, helping to settle a busy nervous system. For young children especially, this kind of focused, unhurried activity can be a really effective way to calm down.
Research shows that simple mindfulness activities can help children become more aware of their thoughts and feelings, without becoming overwhelmed by them.
For younger children, mindfulness is most effective when activities are short, simple and linked to something physical, like colouring.
Colouring pages
Links to the EYFS/KS1 curriculum
PSHE (KS1): H12 – Recognise what helps them to feel better
PSHE (KS1): H16 – Learn simple strategies for managing strong feelings
EYFS: Self-Regulation – Show an understanding of their own feelings and begin to regulate behaviour
More activities
The Storm Scale activities
Colouring helps children to slow down and be present in the moment. These colouring activities are designed to promote mindfulness while keeping little hands busy.
Lighthouse Helpers activities
Colouring helps children to slow down and be present in the moment. These colouring activities are designed to promote mindfulness while keeping little hands busy.
Breathing activity
Breathing exercises are one of the most effective ways to calm a busy body or troubled mind. This activity transports your child into Tiny Cat’s world to make breathing practice part of the adventure.
Expressions activity
Learning to recognise emotions on other people’s faces is an important part of how children develop empathy. In this activity, children discover what different emotions look like and try them out for themselves.
“A quote here would be lovely”
Tiny Cats Letter
Exploring fear and courage in the tale of Tiny cat and the storm
Guidance
Helping make sense of feelings with helpful phases you can say to your child
Resources
For more resources such as books for children and adults and websites etc
