Mini Meditations for Kids | Mindfulness, Calm & Emotional Skills (Ages 5-10)

When children make mistakes, big feelings can follow — frustration, embarrassment, or self-doubt. This gentle 7-minute meditation helps kids pause, breathe, and understand something important: mistakes are a natural and valuable part of learning.

Through simple, guided breathing and calming language, children are invited to relax their bodies, settle their minds, and begin again with confidence. Along the way, they’ll explore a powe...

This gentle 5-minute guided meditation designed to help children ages 5+ calm their hearts, practice kindness, and feel steadier when the world feels heavy. It is distributed in support of the Riley’s Way Foundation’s 'Call for Kindness', celebrating young leaders who choose empathy, connection, and meaningful change.

Perfect for home, classroom, or quiet reset moments, this short listening meditation supports emotional re...

Mini Meditations for Kids | The Paper Girls Show

This gentle 5-minute guided meditation is an award-winning and ★★★★ rated tool designed to help children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, soften big emotions, and return to a sense of balance.

Perfect for home, classroom, or quiet reset moments, this short listening meditation supports emotional regulation, focus, and resilience—without screens.

Through simple breathing (“smell the flower, ...

This gentle 5-minute meditation is an award-winning and ★★★★ rated tool that helps children (ages 5–10) build focus, attention skills, and emotional regulation. It’s the perfect for family or classroom reset to help kids calm their bodies, steady their thoughts, and bring their attention back to the present moment.

Through simple breathing (“smell the flower, blow the feather”) and affirmations like “I am calm” and “I am focused,” c...

This calming 5-minute meditation helps children practice gratitude, mindfulness, and emotional calm. Through gentle breathing and affirmations like “Thank you for this day” and “The world is brighter because of you,” kids learn to slow down, notice small joys, and feel more positive and connected.

✨ Perfect for ages 5–10 and K–5 classrooms
 ✨ Great for parents, caregivers, and teachers
 ✨ Promotes calm, kindness, and self-aw...

This calming 5-minute meditation helps children handle fear during storms, darkness, or new situations. With mindful breathing and gentle affirmations like “I am safe, I am brave,” kids learn how to pause anxious thoughts, find comfort, and build courage.

✨ Designed for ages 6+
 ✨ Helpful for parents, caregivers, and classrooms

Part of The Paper Girls Show “Mini Meditations for Kids” series, created with educator and mindfulness ...

Named “Best Meditation Podcast for Kids Age 5+” by Common Sense Media and ★★★★ rated, The Paper Girls Show offers trusted, kid-approved calm for bedtime routines and emotional well-being.

This 5-minute guided meditation uses slow breathing, cozy bedtime imagery, and a gentle full-body relaxation scan to help kids settle their minds, feel safe, and drift off to sleep peacefully. Perfect for parents looking for quick bedtime solutions...

Sibling fights and friend disagreements happen — but kids can learn to pause, breathe, and respond with kindness. This short guided meditation helps children reset their emotions and reconnect with siblings or friends after a tough moment.

Through calming breaths, positive affirmations, and gentle reminders about empathy, kids practice building patience and understanding — skills they can carry into every relationship. Perfect for q...

The first day of school can feel big — for kids and parents. This short guided meditation helps children release first-day jitters and step into the classroom with calm, confidence, and excitement.

Through gentle breathing, a balloon visualization, and positive affirmations, kids learn to turn nervous energy into readiness for the day ahead. Perfect for mornings at home, car rides, or even in the classroom.

✨ Ideal for ages 5–10 and ...

Being left out can hurt — but kids don’t have to carry that feeling alone. This short guided meditation helps children recognize those emotions, find healthy ways to cope, and remember: you are enough, you matter, you belong.

Through gentle breathing, self-soothing practices, and affirmations, kids learn to move from loneliness toward calm and self-confidence. Perfect for summer camps, play dates, or anytime friendships feel uncerta...

Screens can be fun—but too much can leave kids restless, distracted, and overwhelmed. This short, calming meditation helps children ages 6+ pause, breathe, and recharge, turning boredom into creativity.

Guided by mindfulness educator Tara Segree, this audio practice teaches kids their “superpower” — stepping away from screens to feel calm, safe, and strong. In just five minutes, children can reset their minds and spark new ideas, wh...

Struggling with bedtime? Bedtime Calm is a soothing 6-minute guided meditation designed to help children (ages 5–10) feel safe, relaxed, and ready for sleep.

Through gentle breathing, calming words, and peaceful imagery, this short meditation helps kids wind down, ease anxiety, and create a restful bedtime routine—without screens.

Part of the award-winning Mini Meditations for Kids series, honored by Common Sense Media as one of the ...

In this gentle, 5-minute guided meditation, children are invited to slow down, breathe, and reflect on how small acts of kindness—like picking up litter or turning off lights—can help care for the Earth and each other. Be Kind to the Earth nurtures empathy, mindfulness, and a sense of connection to the natural world.

Mindfulness is an important theme in 'The Paper Girls Show'. Together with "Making" and "Mis...

Spark your child’s inner scientist with calm, curiosity, and wonder. In this gentle, 5-minute guided meditation, kids are invited to slow down, breathe, and explore their natural curiosity. Curiosity & Calm helps children notice the world around them, ask questions, and enter the second step of the scientific method—asking questions and problem solving.

Mindfulness is an important theme in 'The Paper Girls Show'. Toget...

In this gentle, 5-minute guided meditation, kids are invited to slow down, breathe, and appreciate their bodies—just as they are. Body Kindness & Confidence encourages children to listen to their bodies, express gratitude for all the amazing things they can do, and practice self-compassion—even on tough days.

Mindfulness is an important theme in 'The Paper Girls Show'. Together with "Making" and "Mistake...

Take a deep breath and gently embrace yourself with self-compassion. This Mini Meditation for Kids guides you in releasing self-judgment and cultivating self-love, reminding you that you are worthy just as you are. Through gentle affirmations and mindful breathing, nurture a sense of warmth, acceptance, and inner peace.

Mindfulness is an important theme in 'The Paper Girls Show'. Together with "Making" and "...

This special edition meditation invites young listeners to engage their five senses in a mindful exploration of the world. By observing and describing their sensory experiences, children will learn to appreciate the nuances of their environment, much like a scientists. Perfect for enhancing mindfulness and curiosity both in the classroom and at home.

Mindfulness is an important theme in 'The Paper Girls Show'. To...

With all the strife in our world today, we can feel helpless and do not know what to do. But together, we can make a difference. We can send peace to those who need it. We can all do our little part to make this earth a more peaceful planet. Sit for a few minutes and allow your breath to blanket our earth in peace.

Mindfulness is an important theme in 'The Paper Girls Show'. Together with "Making" and &...

Animals can fill our heart with love and always make our day brighter. In this meditation, we spend some time with our favorite animal or pet to breathe and take some time to bring calm to our day.

Mindfulness is an important theme in 'The Paper Girls Show'. Together with "Making" and "Mistakes", they create the "3 M's of The Paper Girls Show", which serve as the series' pi...