Magic Leaf
With a colorful autumn leaf in your hand, you'll embark on a little magical adventure today. You'll practice looking closely, listening carefully, and feeling deeply!
What you'll need
- Leaf
How it works
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Go outside and each find a quiet autumn leaf. Which one speaks to you the most?
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Hold the leaf in your hands. How does it feel? Rough or smooth?
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Examine the leaf closely. Do you see patterns? Veins? Drops? What colors sparkle at you?
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Hold it close to your ear and gently crinkle it. What do you hear? A soft whisper of autumn?
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Breathe in deeply and out. Imagine how the tree from which the leaf came breathes. Do you feel the calm rhythm?
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Thank the leaf for this shared moment of mindfulness. Gently place it back into nature, where it belongs.
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After this little journey with your autumn leaf, you'll notice how the world around you seems a bit more magical and peaceful.
What kids learn from this
- Mindfulness & inner calm
- Mindfulness & gratitude
