My Mindful First Week of School Worksheet

Help students start the school year with a little more calm, confidence, and connection!
My Mindful First Week of School is a FREE printable mindfulness activity designed to help children recognize their feelings, learn simple calming strategies, and practice kindness toward themselves and others.
Students will explore:
What it means to be mindful
Different feelings they may experience during the first week of school
How slow breathing can help the body feel calm
Using their senses to notice the world around them
Ways to show kindness to themselves and others
How their experiences may be similar to or different from their classmates
The worksheet also includes a Think, Pair, Share activity, giving students an opportunity to reflect independently, connect with a classmate, and build meaningful classroom conversations.
Perfect for:
Back-to-school activities
Morning meetings
Social-emotional learning
Mindfulness lessons
Classroom community building
Calm corner or counseling activities
Download, print, and use it for FREE!
A simple way to help students begin the school year feeling seen, supported, and ready to learn.