Find Something New
This mindfulness activity encourages your child to be more aware of their environment, and take turns with you finding something new in a familiar setting.
Learning Area(s): Science; Sensory and Art
LET'S PLAY
Introduce the activity to your child by saying, “Today we will take turns finding something new in a place that we know really well.”
Pick a familiar place to go with your child. It can be your home, your backyard, a park, a store, or any other place that you and your child both know well.
Examples of things you or your child might notice:
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- A new car in someone’s driveway
- Updated landscaping (like new flowers planted)
- Seasonal decor
- Something broken got fixed
- A new drawing on the fridge
- A new phrase on a message board (like at a restaurant or place of worship)
TIPS
- This game can be as long or as short as you and your child want. You can decide ahead of time how many turns you both will take or continue the game until your child’s interest fades.
- This activity can easily be incorporated into your daily lives while you travel to and from school, go to the grocery store, or do other routine activities together.
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