Child Development: Mindfulness Games for Kids

Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Fun, classroom-ready activities

Why it matters:
Young children need simple, playful ways to calm big emotions and focus attention.

3 Easy Games:

  1. Balloon Breathing – Kids place their hands on their belly, breathe in to “inflate” the balloon, then slowly let it out.

  2. Listening Ears – Close eyes and count how many sounds they hear in 30 seconds.

  3. Calm Jars – Shake a jar filled with glitter and water. Watch it settle as a way to model calming down.

💡 Classroom Tip: Use these after recess or before transitions to reset energy.

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Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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