Kindness Calm | A 4 Minute Loving Kindness Meditation for Children
Kindness Calm | Loving Kindness Meditation (4 Minutes) A gentle 4-minute Loving Kindness meditation for young children. This calm, guided practice invites children to rest in the warmth of a gentle sun and practise kind thoughts for themselves and others. Through simple breathing, soft imagery, and reassuring language, children are supported in feeling safe, calm, and connected. Perfect for classroom transitions, calm corners, or quiet moments at home. Welcome to The Mindful Schoolhouse — a calm and caring space where teachers and parents can find mindfulness resources to share with children. Kindness Calm is a warm 4-minute Loving Kindness meditation designed especially for young children. In this practice, children imagine sitting peacefully beneath a warm sun, feeling its gentle light like a soft hug. As they breathe in, they notice warmth and calm. As they breathe out, their bodies soften and relax. This helps children feel settled, reassured, and ready to engage kindly with themselves and others. This meditation supports children in: • Developing calm breathing habits • Practising self-kindness and reassurance • Building early empathy and care for others • Settling after busy or emotional moments • Feeling safe, steady, and emotionally regulated 🎨 Optional Calm Activity After the meditation, children may enjoy a quiet colouring activity inspired by the warm sun imagery used in this practice. This can be used gently at desks, in calm corners, or as a soft transition back to learning. Download the free colouring sheet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1roDc... Perfect for Teachers • Morning arrival or circle time • Calm corners and regulation spaces • SPHE / wellbeing moments • After break or lunch transitions • End-of-day wind-down Perfect for Parents • A gentle calm moment during the day • Helping children settle after busy or emotional times • Supporting kindness, empathy, and reassurance at home In this meditation, children will: • Imagine sitting beneath a warm, gentle sun • Practise slow, calming breaths • Offer kind thoughts to themselves • Share gentle kindness with someone they care about • Finish feeling calm, safe, and settled This meditation includes: • A gentle Mindful Schoolhouse welcome • Warm sun imagery for comfort and reassurance • Simple Loving Kindness (Metta) phrases adapted for young children • Calm breathing cues • A soft, reassuring closing message Kindness Calm is part of our Emotion & Calm Meditations for Ages 4–7 playlist — short guided practices designed to help young children develop emotional regulation, kindness, and calm through imagination and breath. Watch the full playlist here: • Morning Meditations for Kids aged 4 -7 Also recommended: Calm Corner • 3-Minute Calm Corner | Mindfulness Meditat... Butterfly Breath • Butterfly Breath for Kids 1 Minute Breath... Subscribe to The Mindful Schoolhouse for more guided meditations for children, classroom calm activities, and wellbeing resources for schools. Follow us on Instagram for tips and updates: / mindfulschoolhouse
