This calming 5-minute meditation helps children practice gratitude, mindfulness, and emotional calm. Through gentle breathing and affirmations like “Thank you for this day” and “The world is brighter because of you,” kids learn to slow down, notice small joys, and feel more positive and connected.

✨ Perfect for ages 5–10 and K–5 classrooms
 ✨ Great for parents, caregivers, and teachers
 ✨ Promotes calm, kindness, and self-awareness

Part of The Paper Girls Show “Mini Meditations for Kids” — short, trusted mindfulness practices that help children build focus, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

Created with educator and mindfulness expert Tara Segree, who has over 20 years of experience helping children manage stress and emotions with compassion and confidence.

Named “Best Meditation Podcast for Kids Age 5+” and Best Kids Podcast of the Year by Common Sense Media (★★★★ rated), The Paper Girls Show delivers award-winning, kid-approved calm through stories, science, and mindfulness.

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These meditations are for mindfulness and calm, not therapy or medical care. Please listen safely and talk with a trusted grown-up if you need extra support.

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'Mini Meditations for Kids', named one of Common Sense Media’s Best Kids Podcasts of the Year, helps children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through short, 5-minute guided meditations.

Produced by 'The Paper Girls Show'—4-star rated by Common Sense Media and multi-award-winning—this trusted mindfulness series offers calming practices for bedtime routines, emotional regulation, classroom mindfulness, and everyday transitions.

For relaxation and educational purposes only. Not medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health concerns.

Explore free videos, printable guides, and teaching tools: www.minimeditationsforkids.com | www.papergirls.com/meditations

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This calming 5-minute meditation helps children handle fear during storms, darkness, or new situations. With mindful breathing and gentle affirmations like “I am safe, I am brave,” kids learn how to pause anxious thoughts, find comfort, and build courage.

✨ Designed for ages 6+
 ✨ Helpful for parents, caregivers, and classrooms

Part of The Paper Girls Show “Mini Meditations for Kids” series, created with educator and mindfulness guide Tara Segree, who has spent 20+ years helping children manage stress and emotions.

Named “Best Meditation Podcast for Kids Age 5+” and Best Kids Podcast of the Year by Common Sense Media and ★★★★ rated, The Paper Girls Show delivers trusted, kid-approved calm.

Award-winning stories, creative problem-solving, and hands-on STEAM learning inspire kids to think critically, make mindfully, and embrace mistakes as part of the creative process.

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'Mini Meditations for Kids', named one of Common Sense Media’s Best Kids Podcasts of the Year, helps children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through short, 5-minute guided meditations.

Produced by 'The Paper Girls Show'—4-star rated by Common Sense Media and multi-award-winning—this trusted mindfulness series offers calming practices for bedtime routines, emotional regulation, classroom mindfulness, and everyday transitions.

For relaxation and educational purposes only. Not medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health concerns.

Explore free videos, printable guides, and teaching tools: www.minimeditationsforkids.com | www.papergirls.com/meditations

Follow us: YouTube • Pinterest • Instagram • Facebook → @papergirlstv

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Named “Best Meditation Podcast for Kids Age 5+” by Common Sense Media and ★★★★ rated, The Paper Girls Show offers trusted, kid-approved calm for bedtime routines and emotional well-being.

This 5-minute guided meditation uses slow breathing, cozy bedtime imagery, and a gentle full-body relaxation scan to help kids settle their minds, feel safe, and drift off to sleep peacefully. Perfect for parents looking for quick bedtime solutions, mindful morning routines, or calm breaks in classrooms.

Created with mindfulness educator Tara Segree, this episode is part of the Mini Meditations for Kids series, which blends storytelling, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning to help kids ages 5–10 build confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience.

Note: This meditation is for relaxation and mindfulness only. Please listen in a safe space and consult a trusted adult or health professional for ongoing emotional or behavioral concerns.

Explore more tools and free resources for parents and educators: www.papergirls.com/meditations

 

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'Mini Meditations for Kids', named one of Common Sense Media’s Best Kids Podcasts of the Year, helps children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through short, 5-minute guided meditations.

Produced by 'The Paper Girls Show'—4-star rated by Common Sense Media and multi-award-winning—this trusted mindfulness series offers calming practices for bedtime routines, emotional regulation, classroom mindfulness, and everyday transitions.

For relaxation and educational purposes only. Not medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health concerns.

Explore free videos, printable guides, and teaching tools: www.minimeditationsforkids.com | www.papergirls.com/meditations

Follow us: YouTube • Pinterest • Instagram • Facebook → @papergirlstv

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Sibling fights and friend disagreements happen — but kids can learn to pause, breathe, and respond with kindness. This short guided meditation helps children reset their emotions and reconnect with siblings or friends after a tough moment.

Through calming breaths, positive affirmations, and gentle reminders about empathy, kids practice building patience and understanding — skills they can carry into every relationship. Perfect for quiet time at home, car rides, or as a calming classroom activity.

✨ Ideal for ages 5–10 and K–5 classrooms
 ✨ A tool for parents, caregivers, and educators
 ✨ Part of The Paper Girls Show “Mini Meditations for Kids” series

Help your child develop emotional strength, compassion, and calm through mindful practice.

Mini Meditations for Kids by The Paper Girls Show help children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through mindfulness and breathing.

Explore more free resources for parents and educators: www.papergirls.com/meditations

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'Mini Meditations for Kids', named one of Common Sense Media’s Best Kids Podcasts of the Year, helps children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through short, 5-minute guided meditations.

Produced by 'The Paper Girls Show'—4-star rated by Common Sense Media and multi-award-winning—this trusted mindfulness series offers calming practices for bedtime routines, emotional regulation, classroom mindfulness, and everyday transitions.

For relaxation and educational purposes only. Not medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health concerns.

Explore free videos, printable guides, and teaching tools: www.minimeditationsforkids.com | www.papergirls.com/meditations

Follow us: YouTube • Pinterest • Instagram • Facebook → @papergirlstv

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The first day of school can feel big — for kids and parents. This short guided meditation helps children release first-day jitters and step into the classroom with calm, confidence, and excitement.

Through gentle breathing, a balloon visualization, and positive affirmations, kids learn to turn nervous energy into readiness for the day ahead. Perfect for mornings at home, car rides, or even in the classroom.

✨ Ideal for ages 5–10 and K–5 classrooms
 ✨ A tool for parents, caregivers, and educators
 ✨ Part of The Paper Girls Show “Mini Meditations for Kids” series

Help your child start school with a calmer mind and a lighter heart.

'Mini Meditations for Kids', named one of Common Sense Media’s Best Kids Podcasts of the Year, helps children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through short, 5-minute guided meditations.

Produced by 'The Paper Girls Show'—4-star rated by Common Sense Media and multi-award-winning—this trusted mindfulness series offers calming practices for bedtime routines, emotional regulation, classroom mindfulness, and everyday transitions.

For relaxation and educational purposes only. Not medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health concerns.

Explore free videos, printable guides, and teaching tools: www.minimeditationsforkids.com | www.papergirls.com/meditations

Follow us: YouTube • Pinterest • Instagram • Facebook → @papergirlstv

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Being left out can hurt — but kids don’t have to carry that feeling alone. This short guided meditation helps children recognize those emotions, find healthy ways to cope, and remember: you are enough, you matter, you belong.

Through gentle breathing, self-soothing practices, and affirmations, kids learn to move from loneliness toward calm and self-confidence. Perfect for summer camps, play dates, or anytime friendships feel uncertain.

✨ Ideal for ages 5–10 and K–5 classrooms
 ✨ A simple tool for parents, caregivers, and educators
 ✨ Part of The Paper Girls Show mindfulness series for kids

Note: Please enjoy this meditation in a safe, comfortable place — not while driving or doing anything that requires your full attention.

www.papergirls.com/meditations

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'Mini Meditations for Kids', named one of Common Sense Media’s Best Kids Podcasts of the Year, helps children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through short, 5-minute guided meditations.

Produced by 'The Paper Girls Show'—4-star rated by Common Sense Media and multi-award-winning—this trusted mindfulness series offers calming practices for bedtime routines, emotional regulation, classroom mindfulness, and everyday transitions.

For relaxation and educational purposes only. Not medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health concerns.

Explore free videos, printable guides, and teaching tools: www.minimeditationsforkids.com | www.papergirls.com/meditations

Follow us: YouTube • Pinterest • Instagram • Facebook → @papergirlstv

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Screens can be fun—but too much can leave kids restless, distracted, and overwhelmed. This short, calming meditation helps children ages 6+ pause, breathe, and recharge, turning boredom into creativity.

Guided by mindfulness educator Tara Segree, this audio practice teaches kids their “superpower” — stepping away from screens to feel calm, safe, and strong. In just five minutes, children can reset their minds and spark new ideas, whether at home, in the classroom, or after gaming.

Perfect for:
 ✅ Screen-time balance habits
 ✅ Emotional regulation & self-care
 ✅ Mindful moments during the school day
 ✅ Encouraging creativity & focus

Part of The Paper Girls Show “Guide to Flourishing” series — where mindfulness, making, and embracing mistakes come together to help kids think critically, make mindfully, and thrive in today’s world.

📚 More mindfulness tools & free resources: www.papergirls.com/meditations

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'Mini Meditations for Kids', named one of Common Sense Media’s Best Kids Podcasts of the Year, helps children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through short, 5-minute guided meditations.

Produced by 'The Paper Girls Show'—4-star rated by Common Sense Media and multi-award-winning—this trusted mindfulness series offers calming practices for bedtime routines, emotional regulation, classroom mindfulness, and everyday transitions.

For relaxation and educational purposes only. Not medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health concerns.

Explore free videos, printable guides, and teaching tools: www.minimeditationsforkids.com | www.papergirls.com/meditations

Follow us: YouTube • Pinterest • Instagram • Facebook → @papergirlstv

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Struggling with bedtime? Bedtime Calm is a soothing 6-minute guided meditation designed to help children (ages 5–10) feel safe, relaxed, and ready for sleep.

Through gentle breathing, calming words, and peaceful imagery, this short meditation helps kids wind down, ease anxiety, and create a restful bedtime routine—without screens.

Part of the award-winning Mini Meditations for Kids series, honored by Common Sense Media as one of the top children's podcasts of the year, this episode supports emotional well-being through the “3 M’s” of The Paper Girls Show: Mindfulness, Making, and learning from Mistakes. Our mantra: Make things mindfully—don’t sweat your mistakes.

Perfect for:

• Kids who have trouble falling asleep
• Families creating calm, screen-free bedtime rituals
• Parents and educators looking for SEL tools

🎧 Narrated by mindfulness educator Tara Segree
 🌐 More at MiniMeditationsForKids.com and PaperGirls.com

⚠️ Disclaimer: This meditation is intended for relaxation and rest. Please do not listen while driving or operating machinery.

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'Mini Meditations for Kids', named one of Common Sense Media’s Best Kids Podcasts of the Year, helps children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through short, 5-minute guided meditations.

Produced by 'The Paper Girls Show'—4-star rated by Common Sense Media and multi-award-winning—this trusted mindfulness series offers calming practices for bedtime routines, emotional regulation, classroom mindfulness, and everyday transitions.

For relaxation and educational purposes only. Not medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health concerns.

Explore free videos, printable guides, and teaching tools: www.minimeditationsforkids.com | www.papergirls.com/meditations

Follow us: YouTube • Pinterest • Instagram • Facebook → @papergirlstv

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In this gentle, 5-minute guided meditation, children are invited to slow down, breathe, and reflect on how small acts of kindness—like picking up litter or turning off lights—can help care for the Earth and each other. Be Kind to the Earth nurtures empathy, mindfulness, and a sense of connection to the natural world.

Mindfulness is an important theme in 'The Paper Girls Show'. Together with "Making" and "Mistakes", they create the "3 M's of The Paper Girls Show", which serve as the series' pillars. "Make things Mindfully – don't sweat your Mistakes", as our mantra goes!
 
The goal of this series is to help guide children through mindful breathing techniques, visualizations, and positive affirmations to use throughout the day when needed.

Our practices contain:
🧘‍♀️ Mindful breathing exercises for kids
😊 Positive affirmations for kids
🧠 Visualizations for kids

Websites Links:

• Visit https://www.minimeditationsforkids.com/ for more meditations.
• Visit www.papergirls.com for more information on The Paper Girls Show, an educational animated series with a diverse cast of brainy kids. It stars Caily and Reese, two techie and artistic best friends, who travel to Confetti – a secret world made entirely of paper. In Confetti, they meet their friends, musical Dev and adventurist Kami, to find creative STEAM solutions for their real world challenges. "Making", "Mindfulness" and managing "Mistakes" are three pillars of of the series.

Social Media Links:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thepapergirlsshow
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papergirlstv/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papergirlstv
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papergirlstv

Narration by: Tara Segree, an experienced educator and mindfulness practitioner with 17+ years experience whose work has positively impacted the lives of many children across the globe.

Produced by: Global Tinker, Inc., an award-winning children's media studio inspiring young minds through STEM content, products and curriculum that extend from traditional print media to digital eBooks and animations, and online material for desktop and mobile platforms.

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'Mini Meditations for Kids', named one of Common Sense Media’s Best Kids Podcasts of the Year, helps children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through short, 5-minute guided meditations.

Produced by 'The Paper Girls Show'—4-star rated by Common Sense Media and multi-award-winning—this trusted mindfulness series offers calming practices for bedtime routines, emotional regulation, classroom mindfulness, and everyday transitions.

For relaxation and educational purposes only. Not medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health concerns.

Explore free videos, printable guides, and teaching tools: www.minimeditationsforkids.com | www.papergirls.com/meditations

Follow us: YouTube • Pinterest • Instagram • Facebook → @papergirlstv

#MiniMeditations #BestKidsPodcast #MindfulnessForKids #KidsPodcast #KidsSleepHelp #CalmKids #PositiveParenting #GentleParenting #ParentingTips #MindfulnessPractice #SchoolWellness #SocialEmotionalLearning #PaperGirlsShow #BedtimeRoutine #KidsMentalHealth #MindfulnessTools #AwardWinningPodcast #KidsCopingSkills #MindfulKids

Spark your child’s inner scientist with calm, curiosity, and wonder. In this gentle, 5-minute guided meditation, kids are invited to slow down, breathe, and explore their natural curiosity. Curiosity & Calm helps children notice the world around them, ask questions, and enter the second step of the scientific method—asking questions and problem solving.

Mindfulness is an important theme in 'The Paper Girls Show'. Together with "Making" and "Mistakes", they create the "3 M's of The Paper Girls Show", which serve as the series' pillars. "Make things Mindfully – don't sweat your Mistakes", as our mantra goes!
 
The goal of this series is to help guide children through mindful breathing techniques, visualizations, and positive affirmations to use throughout the day when needed.

Our practices contain:
🧘‍♀️ Mindful breathing exercises for kids
😊 Positive affirmations for kids
🧠 Visualizations for kids

Websites Links:

• Visit https://www.minimeditationsforkids.com/ for more meditations.
• Visit www.papergirls.com for more information on The Paper Girls Show, an educational animated series with a diverse cast of brainy kids. It stars Caily and Reese, two techie and artistic best friends, who travel to Confetti – a secret world made entirely of paper. In Confetti, they meet their friends, musical Dev and adventurist Kami, to find creative STEAM solutions for their real world challenges. "Making", "Mindfulness" and managing "Mistakes" are three pillars of of the series.

Social Media Links:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thepapergirlsshow
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papergirlstv/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@papergirlstv
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papergirlstv

Narration by: Tara Segree, an experienced educator and mindfulness practitioner with 17+ years experience whose work has positively impacted the lives of many children across the globe.

Produced by: Global Tinker, Inc., an award-winning children's media studio inspiring young minds through STEM content, products and curriculum that extend from traditional print media to digital eBooks and animations, and online material for desktop and mobile platforms.

Tags:
kids

'Mini Meditations for Kids', named one of Common Sense Media’s Best Kids Podcasts of the Year, helps children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through short, 5-minute guided meditations.

Produced by 'The Paper Girls Show'—4-star rated by Common Sense Media and multi-award-winning—this trusted mindfulness series offers calming practices for bedtime routines, emotional regulation, classroom mindfulness, and everyday transitions.

For relaxation and educational purposes only. Not medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health concerns.

Explore free videos, printable guides, and teaching tools: www.minimeditationsforkids.com | www.papergirls.com/meditations

Follow us: YouTube • Pinterest • Instagram • Facebook → @papergirlstv

#MiniMeditations #BestKidsPodcast #MindfulnessForKids #KidsPodcast #KidsSleepHelp #CalmKids #PositiveParenting #GentleParenting #ParentingTips #MindfulnessPractice #SchoolWellness #SocialEmotionalLearning #PaperGirlsShow #BedtimeRoutine #KidsMentalHealth #MindfulnessTools #AwardWinningPodcast #KidsCopingSkills #MindfulKids