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Practical, fun activities that inspire self reflection, focusing, being quiet and self calming.

 
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GET BACK ON TRACK
< 10 mins
GET BACK ON TRACK
< 10 mins

Find balance and refocus.

< 10 mins
GRATITUDE JOURNAL
10–20 mins
GRATITUDE JOURNAL
10–20 mins

Find inner positivity.

10–20 mins
HAPPINESS STONES
10–20 mins
HAPPINESS STONES
10–20 mins

Focus on happy memories and thoughts.

10–20 mins
LET'S UNWIND
< 10 mins
LET'S UNWIND
< 10 mins

Feel relaxed and happy from the inside out.

< 10 mins
LIKE A TREE
< 10 mins
LIKE A TREE
< 10 mins

Connect with nature through meditation.

< 10 mins
LOVING KINDNESS
< 10 mins
LOVING KINDNESS
< 10 mins

Focus positive energy on oneself and others.

< 10 mins
MIND IN A JAR
20 mins +
MIND IN A JAR
20 mins +

Calm bodies and minds with deep breathing.

20 mins +
MINDFUL COLOURING
20 mins +
MINDFUL COLOURING
20 mins +

Lower stress and anxiety through creativity.

20 mins +
MINDFUL PHOTOGRAPHY
20 mins +
MINDFUL PHOTOGRAPHY
20 mins +

Capture the present moment.

20 mins +
MINDFUL SLEEP EXERCISES
10–20 mins
MINDFUL SLEEP EXERCISES
10–20 mins

Prepare the mind for restful sleep.

10–20 mins
MINDLESS TO MINDFUL
< 10 mins
MINDLESS TO MINDFUL
< 10 mins

Practise being in the moment.

< 10 mins
MUSCLE RELAXATION
< 10 mins
MUSCLE RELAXATION
< 10 mins

Release tension in the body.

< 10 mins
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OUTER ME, INNER ME
20 mins +
OUTER ME, INNER ME
20 mins +

Explore and embrace identity.

20 mins +
PEACE CORNER
10–20 mins
PEACE CORNER
10–20 mins

Create a sanctuary for processing emotions.

10–20 mins
RAINBOW BREATH
< 10 mins
RAINBOW BREATH
< 10 mins

Raise energy to face the day.

< 10 mins
REACH UP LIKE A TREE
< 10 mins
REACH UP LIKE A TREE
< 10 mins

Stretch and release tension.

< 10 mins
SELF-ESTEEM JOURNAL
20 mins +
SELF-ESTEEM JOURNAL
20 mins +

Reflect on the positive.

20 mins +
SHAKE IT OFF
< 10 mins
SHAKE IT OFF
< 10 mins

Move on with the day.

< 10 mins
SLEEP MAZE
10–20 mins
SLEEP MAZE
10–20 mins

Gain awareness of sleep distractions.

10–20 mins
SNAKE BREATH
< 10 mins
SNAKE BREATH
< 10 mins

Energise the body using the breath.

< 10 mins
STICKY CLAWS
< 10 mins
STICKY CLAWS
< 10 mins

Take a quick pause.

< 10 mins
STILL LIKE A FROG
< 10 mins
STILL LIKE A FROG
< 10 mins

Practise being still using breathing as a focus.

< 10 mins
STRESS BUSTERS
< 10 mins
STRESS BUSTERS
< 10 mins

Learn to manage stress.

< 10 mins
STRESS PATTERNS
< 10 mins
STRESS PATTERNS
< 10 mins

Recognise and regulate stress.

< 10 mins
TAKE FIVE
< 10 mins
TAKE FIVE
< 10 mins

Soothe and settle the mind.

< 10 mins
THREE GOOD THINGS
< 10 mins
THREE GOOD THINGS
< 10 mins

Foster a mindset of gratitude.

< 10 mins
THE TREASURE CHEST
10–20 mins
THE TREASURE CHEST
10–20 mins

Expand the mind.

10–20 mins
UKULELE RELAXATION
< 10 mins
UKULELE RELAXATION
< 10 mins

Be mindful with music.

< 10 mins
UNWORRY PACK
20 mins +
UNWORRY PACK
20 mins +

Calm the mind.

20 mins +
WELLBEING BUNTING
10–20 mins
WELLBEING BUNTING
10–20 mins

Focus on the present.

10–20 mins
WEATHER THE STORM
< 10 mins
WEATHER THE STORM
< 10 mins

Learn to turn the day around.

< 10 mins
WEATHER WALL
20 mins +
WEATHER WALL
20 mins +

Relate to feelings using the weather.

20 mins +
WIGGLE AND FREEZE
< 10 mins
WIGGLE AND FREEZE
< 10 mins

Be aware of body sensations.

< 10 mins
 

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INSIDE OUT is an education charity for the wellbeing of primary school children.

It all started in 2013 with one Magical Day Out for 10 children.

1000s of children now benefit from our activities and programme.

 
 
 

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