Mindfulness Gifts for Kids

Wooden blocks have stood the test of time because they’re classic toys that promote countless hours of creativity.

This brilliant, practical system of solid wood blocks for building spatial, language, and problem-solving skills. With 70 heirloom quality pieces that work with each other in more than 20 stage-based activities, your little one can engage in open ended mindful play. The solid wood blocks are made from sustainably harvested FSC-certified wood and decorated with water-based paint and finishes.

A curated toy kit subscription ships every three months and each set is specifically designed for your child’s developmental stage.

Your baby may be tasting, mouthing, and feeling everything they can get their hands on. This Play Kit helps your baby investigate their world around them through their senses.

All toys are made from sustainable and nontoxic materials, recycled materials, soy based inks, and safe silicones.

This meditation board book teaches little ones the basics of meditation with simple instructions that carry profound life lessons.

With adorable illustrations, the Mind Body Baby series is the perfect way for adults and their little ones to create a healthy mind and body connection together.

Introducing this breathing and tracing activity early and through play children can give them a basis for mindfulness, self soothing, and managing big emotions.

As you engage with your baby, model taking the Star Breath and Spiral Breath, showing them how to trace the lines of the shapes to pace their breathing. This is a wonderful exercise for people of all ages because simply taking three deep breaths is so calming and cleansing.

Introduce mindfulness and the alphabet to your little one at the same time. With phrases like “B is for Breathe” and “C is for Calm” this sweet, relaxing book is perfect for enjoying mindful story time with your child.

Kids are naturally good at memory matching games. Odds are – they will beat the adults, which probably has to do with a grown up’s mind being full of ALL the things.

One of the best ways you can encourage mindfulness and a strong memory is by playing real life games like these and limiting screen time. The nature element of this set is also a big hit with kids. Recommended for ages 3+.

Otter reminds us that we are always connected to loved ones no matter the distance between us. This set includes Otter’s Introduction Book, “Otter’s Heart Family: An Introduction to Connections” and Lesson Book, “Otter’s Community Grows: A Lesson in Building Connections.” Both stories teach children that they are always loved and reaffirm the importance of nurturing strong relationships.

This set of nature-based mindfulness activity cards seeks to connect children through head and heart to the magic of nature and the world that surrounds them. Each card (printed on recycled paper) contains an engaging educational nature lesson and an experiential mindfulness activity. 

Each deck comes with 22 two-sided cards. 20 of the cards include watercolor illustrations of a nature element with a grounding mindfulness reflection. The set also includes 2 activity cards with background information on mindfulness and instructions on how to use the cards for parents, teachers, and caregivers.

Millions around the world were captivated by the story of how adventurer Dean Nicholson found himself adopted by a willful and loving cat he later named Nala. Together, they have traveled (mostly via his bike) to 30 countries, helping other animals along the way. It’s an inspiring story that teaches kids the many blessings that come from answering a call for help.

“Have you heard the river’s latest tune?”

Ziggy Marley’s song “Music is in Everything” is set to charming, endearing illustrations in this precious children’s book.

It makes the perfect mindfulness gift for kids in the way it reminds us to pay attention to the here and now and enjoy the music that makes up nature, family, and everything around us.

Everything you need to introduce mindfulness and meditation to your little ones in a playful way. The Calm Mind Kit has been created by childhood development and wellness experts to provide children with a variety of tools for emotional development and wellbeing that will help them learn how to focus, self-regulate, and build confidence.

Each kit contains three mindful toys, and a deck of activity cards that highlight how to use the toys in a variety of meditation, movement, and breathing exercises.

Small children gain big benefits from climbing toys. And this versatile toy encourages imaginative play, creativity, teamwork, and balance.  

Available in 14 colors, your child can climb, rock, read, build a fort, put on a puppet show and so much more. Seriously, see the photos here for tons of creative uses!

This family-owned brand creates toys based on freedom of play. They believe children should have space to learn and develop on their own, in a stimulating environment that allows for free movement and individuality.

Encourage mindfulness of diversity with these nontoxic crayons in 8 skin tone shades.

They’re lovingly made with sustainably sourced beeswax, plant waxes, and natural earth pigments and contain no paraffin, soy wax, or chemical fillers.

In this tender-hearted story, a young penguin learns that his own breath gives him the power to calm his fears.

Ideal for kids ages three and up, this sweet, beautiful book teaches little ones how to use the power of mindfulness to be calm and confident.

Montessori-inspired sensory toys can help improve your child’s intent-led responses to certain stimuli while keeping it fun.

Made from sanded beechwood, this sensory toy set will help them nurture essential skills through exciting learning activities such as pouring, scooping, and dumping. Use it with rice, beads, or beans.

When it comes to zen activities for kids, tracing shapes while being present or setting an intention is very powerful.

The lines of these spiral, infinity, or other shapes on wood can be quietly traced. Or small objects like buttons, pebbles, glass gems, or shells can be placed on the lines.

It also makes for a sweet gratitude activity by saying “I am thankful for… ” as each object is placed into the pattern. This set includes the board. Parents choose which type and size of object is age-appropriate for the child.

Yoga has so many benefits for kids. These yoga mats from Gaiam come in several different colors and prints that kids will love.

Your child can use it to do yoga alongside you, start their own little practice, or have a comfy spot to sit in lotus pose and meditate.

And you can rest easy that they won’t be breathing any toxic chemicals, because it’s safe and free from phthalates.

Weighted blankets use pressure to help recalibrate the body’s autonomic nervous system. Find out more about the benefits of helping your child regulate their nervous system here.

The weight stimulates the production of serotonin, reduces cortisol, and boosts melatonin, which helps you fall asleep.

This weighted blanket is made from organic cotton and Tencel. It’s naturally cooling so the weight doesn’t trap in too much heat. And it’s Fair Trade!

Himalayan salt lamps are made from pure, food grade, Himalayan salt crystals. They give off a warm, comforting fire-like glow and they release small amounts of negative ions which may help offset screen use.

This lamp is fun for tweens and teens because they can change the color to switch up the mood of their room.

If your child doesn’t already have a favorite chess set, this one is simple and calming.

Chess requires a level of concentration many adults envy. You have to analyze the now moment of the board and then plan your own moves, plus anticipate the moves of your opponent. With so many layers of strategy and acceptance, plus the fact that it’s generally pretty quiet, chess is a game that really embodies mindfulness.

This deck includes 60 mindfulness practices to ease stress, manage anxiety, deal with anger and depression, boost self-confidence, and realize one’s full potential. It can help empower teens to build important mindfulness and self-care skills that will stick with them for life.

This gratitude journal includes daily spreads for your child to write three things they’re thankful for, one person who brought them joy that day, an emotion for the day, and the best part of their day.

It offers plenty of space to write or draw their feelings and makes a great way to create mindful moments and be thankful for them.

Fragrances have actual physiological effects. One study found that aromatherapy is helpful for the prevention and treatment of emotional distress.

Kids can benefit from aromatherapy in many ways – from relaxation to relieving some minor childhood discomforts like an upset tummy.

This set features six premium essential oil blends to support children’s needs using the best nature has to offer. They are diluted for kids’ use, and they’re completely safe. You can also add a drop of your child’s favorite essential oils to DIY play dough, their nightly bath, or a favorite lovey item.

The Buddha Board is a drawing water board that provides a blank canvas for drawing. They can paint on the surface with water and watch their creation come to life. 

As the water slowly evaporates the art will magically disappear… leaving your child with a clean slate and a clear mind. The Buddha Board is one of the best zen activities for kids.