A Few of Our Favorite Things:
Resources That Helped Us Serve 45K+ Students.
Over the years, we’ve had the absolute joy of bringing mindfulness, movement, and a little bit of magic to more than 45,000 students—in classrooms, community spaces, and beyond.
We've seen firsthand how small, simple tools can have a huge impact—helping kids navigate big emotions, find their inner calm, and build self-confidence.
Through trial and error (and lots of playful experimenting), we’ve discovered some absolute gems—books that spark deep conversations, games that make mindfulness fun, and simple yet powerful techniques that help kids self-regulate, focus, and feel grounded.
If you’re a teacher, parent, or someone who just loves helping kids grow, these are the go-to resources we rely on in almost every single class. They’re kid-tested, teacher-approved, and (bonus!) they make mindfulness easy and engaging.
Who knows? You might even find a new favorite to use in your own space. 😉
Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — every little bit helps us continue sharing mindfulness with more kids!
🧸 Meddy Teddy: The Mindful Buddy Every Kid Loves
Meet Meddy Teddy—the poseable, soft teddy bear that helps kids learn yoga, mindfulness, and self-awareness in the sweetest way possible. This bear is always down for a stretch, a breath, or a moment of stillness, making mindfulness feel natural (and fun!).
💜 Check him out here: Meddy Teddy
📚 Books That Spark Big Conversations
Books have this beautiful way of opening hearts and minds, especially when it comes to emotions, mindfulness, and self-awareness. These are some of our absolute favorites:
📖 Puppy Mind – A must-read for teaching kids about wandering thoughts and how to focus. Grab it here.
🦁 The Lion in Me – Helping kids understand big feelings and self-control. Check it out.
🐮 Moody Cow Meditates – A kid-friendly way to talk about frustration and finding calm. Find it here.
🦊 Are You A Lion? – A beautiful story using animal wisdom to teach mindfulness. See it here.
🌿 The Yoga Game in the Garden – A playful book that blends riddles and yoga poses! Get it here.
These books always spark conversation, curiosity, and connection.
🌈 The One Tool We Use in Every Class
If you’ve ever taken a Yogi Squad class, you know we LOVE this:
🖐️ "Peace Begins with Me" 🖐️
It’s a simple mantra with hand movements that help kids calm down, focus, and feel grounded in just a few seconds. You can see how it works here:👉 Watch it in action
Other go-to mindfulness tricks:
🐝 Buzz away anger with bee breath – See how here.
😆 I mustache you to use this tool to lower anxiety – Try it out here.
These are simple, kid-approved ways to hit pause and reset.
🎲 Games & Toys That Make Mindfulness Fun
Sometimes, the best way to teach mindfulness is just to play. These games and toys make it easy and exciting to build focus, patience, and movement into everyday life:
🌎 Hoberman Sphere – The best visual for teaching deep breathing. Check it out.
🎭 Emoji Puzzle Cubes – A hands-on way to explore feelings. Find it here.
🖼️ Ouisi – A mindful visual thinking game. See it here.
🚦 Red Light, Green Light, TREE! It's a classic game, but replace “freeze” with any yoga pose you like!
🏃♂️ Teamwork Race Run Mat – The most durable one we’ve found! Get it here.
🦶 TOEGA: Yoga for Your Feet! – Can you pick up pompoms using only your toes? Try it here!
🏴☠️ Yoga Arrr! – A pirate yoga game for all ages. Check it out.
🌍 Yoga Four Corners – Kids pick a pose, move, and guess in this fun game!
Mindfulness doesn’t have to be serious—movement + play = learning that sticks.
📖 Favorite Classes
We love weaving stories and movement together. These are some of our most-loved yoga storytelling sessions:
🌿 Breathe and Be – Watch it here.
🦊 Sometimes I Feel Like a Fox – See the class.
💛 Try a Little Kindness – Check it out.
🎶 Yoga Music Fun
🌴 Jogging in the Jungle – A movement-packed yoga music video! Watch here.
Meditation, movement, and storytelling go hand in hand—and kids love it.
🧘♀️ Our All-Time Favorite Meditations for Kids
🌿 New Year, New You Meditation For Kids - Check it out
🧘♀️ Yoga Nidra: A Deep Relaxation for T(w)eens & Older Yogis - Meditate with Brooke
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt Meditation - Let's go on an egg hunt together
💨 Blow Your Worries Away - Listen and relax
🤫 Shhh! Listen To Your Body - Try it here
What’s on YOUR Favorite List?
We’re always looking for new and fun ways to bring mindfulness to life.
Got a go-to book, game, or tool you love? Drop it in the comments!
If something from this list sparked an idea, let us know how you use it—we love hearing from you! 🌿💜
