Bugs and Insects Themed Mindful Play Pack
 
Mindfulness time, creative play time + art time has never been easier!
 
Help your children develop their creativity and take a moment to slow down and be in the moment with these printable pages. Just print and you are ready to go!
 
This printable is also fantastic to help work on fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination when using the pages with art materials or loose parts.
 
 
This Bug and Insect themed mindful play pack includes 2 mindfulness resources. 
 
 
DETAILS ABOUT THE RESOUCES:
 
1. Bugs & Insects Mindfulness Mats Printable for Kids - art + loose parts play!
 
What's included:
 
This digital file contains 25 pages of A4 insect/bug loose parts/art mats to use in a range of ways.
Bugs & insects included are - butterfly, bee, dragonfly, ladybug, beetle, snail
8 pages include affirmations + the bugs/insect outlines - I can do hard things, I am kind, I am brave, I am beautiful like a butterfly, I am unique, I am loved, I matter, I am enough
*Our Playful Learning Journey hand drawn designs*
 
 
Ideas for use:
Use for mindfulness colouring - just print and add in some pencils.
Use the magical mindfulness mats with art materials e.g. collage, watercolour paints, textas etc.
Use with loose parts e.g. Grapat mandala, gems, shells, buttons, stones, items from nature to fill or decorate the pictures.
Use with playdough - use the pages in a clear page protector with playdough and loose parts to decorate.
Use the bug and insect pages with a white crayon to create a surprise pattern/picture. Paint over the top with watercolour paint to reveal the surprise!
Set up at home or in the classroom as a mindfulness activity for children.
Add the printable onto a light panel/light box with some colourful loose parts.
Use with dot stickers or dot markers for a fun fine motor activity.
 
 
 
2. Bugs and Insects Mindful Moment Cards for Kids 
 
Help your child/ren take a moment to slow down and be in the moment with these printable insect and bugs themed mindfulness cards. Just print and you are ready to go!
 
What's included:
8 A4 bugs and insects mindfulness prompts - including butterfly, ladybug, snail, dragonflies and bee.
8 - 2 to an A4 page mini mindful moment cards for kids - with different mindfulness prompts to the A4 cards. Includes dragonflies, ladybug, butterflies, snail and bee.
 
 
Ideas for use:
Print and display a card of the day/week for a mindful moment
Put onto a ring to use in a calming basket/space at home/school for a mindful moment
Display as part of a mindfulness themed space
Add into your daily routine ... pick a card to do together before school, in the classroom, before bedtime to help your child feel calmer.
Set up at home or in the classroom as a mindfulness activity for children.
 
 
Let's create a calmer and more loving world by nurturing our kids hearts and minds with simple playful & mindful moments!
 
 
 
* Please note this is a digital pdf zip file. Props are shown for illustrative purposes only. 
 
* Small parts are for children ages 3+. Please actively supervise all play and learning activities.
 
 
 
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