4 Children’s Meditations for Sleep
Getting children to bed isn’t always an easy feat, especially if they’ve had a long and active day. These 5-minute children’s meditations for sleep were specifically designed to help kids refocus their attention, slow down their breathing, and tap into a more mindful space. By teaching kids mindfulness at a young age, they’ll be better equipped down the road with improved focus, sleep, and reaction to their emotions.
Want to see the difference for yourself? Try these four meditations this week to help center your kids before bed. These Scholastic-approved meditations taught by Alo Moves instructors are just a short sample from our full collection of meditations and yoga classes for children. To access the full collection of classes free for two weeks, sign up for a trial on Alo Moves.
Be Balanced: Clear It Out with Carling Harps
This class works with counting to teach children a breathing technique to slow down.
2. Be Empathetic: Chill Out Body Scan with Caley Alyssa
In addition to being a relaxing meditation, this class also teaches children empathy by prompting them to imagine themselves in someone else’s shoes.
3. Be Flexible: Body Breathing with Andrew Sealy
This meditation will teach kids to direct their breath to different parts of their bodies to refocus their attention and help them relax.
4. Be Flexible: Puppy Meditation with Carling Harps
Need a cozy moment before bed? This meditation asks kids to imagine cuddling a small puppy or kitten to help them quiet their minds and shift to a calmer state.
Access more children’s meditations plus thousands of yoga and mindfulness classes for adults with a free two-week trial to Alo Moves.