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Spring into the 5 senses in this mindfulness exercise. Try the 5 spring-themed activities - one for each of the 5 senses, including seeing, hearing, touching, smell, and taste - going into the body to be in the present moment. Then take one slow, quiet breath. Then, make your own version - what spring things do you love to see, hear, touch, smell, and taste? Draw them in the box and describe them on the lines. After you're done, look for other things around you to connect to your five senses.

Use this Birthday Party Planner to plan out a child's birthday - or let them do it themselves. Or use for an adult party. Includes all the details so you don't forget: where, when, what kind of cake, drinks, who to invite, food, activities, and even gift ideas. Let kids color it, too, and make planning a party easier - even months in advance. Combine with the Happy Birthday mini book and the Mindful Birthday card for a truly happy birthday event for all. by rani - more at okachiko.com

Do you know the surya namaskar or sun salutation? Learn and memorize sun salutation A with the sun salutation song and its corresponding images. Can you put them in order? To use this worksheet, cut out the images on page 2 and 3 (yoga poses and words), then glue one set in order on the page, and tape the other set over it as a flap to flip up and remember the words and poses. Don't forget to breathe! by rani - more at okachiko.com

Learn yoga poses and create sequences quickly and with fun using these small cards. Print multiple as you need. Students can create their own yoga sequence and then practice and demonstrate them. Poses include: tree, mer(maid), triangle, snake, (downward) dog, cat, cow, warrior 1, warrior 2, airplane, mountain, table, butterfly, rock/child, peaceful warrior, criss cross, hero, horse, boat, and plank. Try them out yourself, sort by type of pose (standing, seated, etc), or just learn the pose nam

Learn and sing this Happy Mother's Day song created by kids for kids - and their moms. Includes the Indian (Hindustani or Carnatic) swara notes as well as Western notes (frequencies), and lyrics in English. Sing it, play it on an instrument. Share it with someone who takes care of you! Pair it with a kindness activity to send kind wishes to that someone, or give them these tear-off coupons. rani at okachiko.com - More at okachiko.wordpress.com

Use this sheet to play "red light green light" with a mindful twist. Students can get in a line or spread out. Teacher (or one student) calls out a color. Red means stop, and green means go, and yellow means go slow. When they get the hang of this, you can move on by adding one color at a time as indicated, or feel free to make up your own (e.g. rainbow means twirl around!). For an even more challenging version, combine colors like yellow and purple to go slow on tiptoe. Print out or put this gu

Practice mindfulness and care for your mom - or any mother - with fun this tear-off coupon page filled with simple ways to care for each other - and show you care. Print out, and cut on the dotted lines. Hang the page up somewhere. Tear off each coupon as you use it! Use the blank pages to add your own ideas or gifts - specific to the mom (or teacher!) in your life. To save ink, use the black-and-white/low-ink version (both included). by rani. brought to you by okachiko.com (more at okach

Learn and sing this Xs and Os song for Valentine's Day! Hugs and kisses! Includes the Indian (Hindustani or Carnatic) swara notes as well as Western notes (frequencies), and lyrics for two verses in English. Sing it, play it on an instrument. Share it with someone you love! rani at okachiko.com - More at okachiko.wordpress.com

Use this empty staff for notating and making your own songs, music composition, and more - in a fun way! Use candies, tokens, beans, or cutouts to mark the lines and "write" your own music and tunes. Have students try notating songs they already know, new songs they hear, or making up their own and singing each other's songs, even adding other parts. Includes a plain staff with Indian music swaras (SRGM etc). Also includes a staff with Western solfege (do re mi), a blank staff, and one with doub

Play musical or Saint Patrick's Day Tic Tac toe - use a regular sheet of paper or these printables to play tic tac toe - with a musical twist. Cut out the shamrocks and xs (or use a pencil to write in Xs and Os - or make your own!). Players take turns with Xs and Os, and choose a spot to put their token (X or O). But first, sing (or play) the note that belongs in that spot. (For example, if you want to put your X in the top left, sing Sa or Do). You can play solo by alternating Xs and Os, or pl

Play musical or valentine Tic Tac toe - use a regular sheet of paper or these printables to play tic tac toe - with a musical twist. Cut out the hearts and xs (or use a pencil to write in Xs and Os - or make your own!). Players take turns with Xs and Os, and choose a spot to put their token (X or O). But first, sing (or play) the note that belongs in that spot. (For example, if you want to put your X in the top left, sing Sa or Do). You can play solo by alternating Xs and Os, or play against an

Learn and practice Carnatic music with this Scavenger or Treasure Hunt to Guess the Song. Fill out the slips of paper with raga, thala, deity, and composer, and hide them in the appropriate places. Then, see if you or your students/classmates can find each item, and sing or perform the song! Try it at home, in a class, or with friends. Includes 5 locations/clues, and slips of paper to write the answers (or use your own slips of paper for more songs!). Appropriate for all levels - you can even i

Use this Happy Valentine's Day Mindful Eating Placemat for your valentine meal, or during February, or with friends and loved ones, to help develop gratitude, practice mindfulness in various ways, and keep kids (or grownups!) occupied before and during eating. It's also a great way to connect with those you are eating with, share fun facts, and appreciate them (and yourself). This is a coloring page, but it also includes many different activities and practices to try. These can be done inde

Practice mindfulness and learn about and practice yoga with fun with this coloring page and foldable mini book - color as you wish. Simple lines make this accessible for all ages and abilities. Cut along the line in the middle and then fold to make a small "zine" or booklet and worksheet to fill out and color, play the games and more. Offer it to students, teachers, colleagues, parents to help share about yoga and what you do in class! You can also use it for yourself. Includes an introductio

Practice mindfulness and send wishes on a birthday with fun with this coloring page and foldable mini book - color as you wish. Simple lines make this accessible for all ages and abilities. Cut along the line in the middle and then fold to make a small "zine" or booklet and worksheet to fill out and color, add photos and more. Offer it to a friend, family member, student, teacher, colleague, parent, or anyone to send warm wishes for a happy birthday! You can also use it for yourself. Breathe a

Practice mindfulness and share your love on Valentine (or Galentine)'s Day with fun with this coloring page - color as you wish. Simple lines make this accessible for all ages and abilities. Cut along the line in the middle and then fold to make a small "zine" or booklet and worksheet to fill out and color. Offer it to a friend, family member, a sweetheart, a spouse, or anyone you deeply care about. You can also use it for self compassion for yourself! Breathe in and out as you color. This is

Use this 8 page guide to mindfulness - as a reminder and to bring some mindful awareness into your days. Color, fill in the blanks, and make it your own - on the go, to carry with you, or use at home. Includes an introduction to mindfulness, awareness of mindful body, five senses, emotion tracker, gratitude, generosity, and different ways to breathe all in one. Share with students or use for your own family, or even as a gift to yourself. This is a low-ink PNG file - please download and print

Use this 8 page guide to writing your own "How do I love thee" poem and words for your favorite loved one. Color, fill in the blanks, and make it your own - for a special day, valentine's day, or any day to show how much you care and make them smile. You could also use this page to develop writing skills or as a poem for yourself. This is a low-ink PNG file - please download and print as needed. You can print in black and white, onto regular or recycled paper. Please be mindful and consider

Use this 14+ page guide as an introduction to mindfulness into your life - or as an ongoing practice. Try one a day, or keep this mini book with you to do on the go. Bring mindfulness to various aspects of your life - eating, being with others, at home and at work. The foldable book prints on only one sheet of paper and holds more than 14 tips to help you be more mindful in the ways you want. This is a low-ink PNG file - please download and print as needed. You can print in black and white, onto

Use this 14+ page guide to simplifying your life with small, doable steps you can accomplish. Try one a day, or keep this mini book with you to do on the go. Bring mindfulness to helping make your life a little simpler - and easier. The foldable book prints on only one sheet of paper and holds more than 14 tips to help simplify. his is a low-ink PNG file - please download and print as needed. You can print in black and white, onto regular or recycled paper. Please be mindful and consider the pla