A Hands-On SEL Craft & Mindfulness Lesson for Kids
Big feelings deserve creative little solutions! 🍫🏕️
Help children explore their emotions, practice calming strategies, and build flexible thinking skills with S’more Feelings Squishy™ — a playful, camping-inspired social-emotional learning experience from Make & Take: Calming Creations™ by The Mindfulness Movement™.
Through an engaging story, hands-on crafting, guided breathing, and meaningful reflection, children create their very own s’more-inspired calming tool to practice using at school and at home.
Perfect for classrooms, school counseling groups, children's yoga classes, after-school enrichment, and mindfulness workshops.
Emotional Awareness: Recognize and name feelings, including frustration and disappointment.
Self-Regulation: Practice slow, intentional breathing with a hands-on sensory tool.
Flexible Thinking: Explore how to respond when things don't go as planned.
Problem-Solving: Identify helpful choices and practice asking for support.
Mindful Reflection: Notice how their body, feelings, energy, and attention change after practicing.
Sara can't wait for her family's camping adventure — until a thunderstorm changes everything!
Through Sara's relatable story, children discover that disappointment is a normal feeling and that taking a breath, asking for help, or trying a new plan can make challenging moments easier to navigate.
Then, they'll bring the story to life by creating their own S’more Feelings Squishy™!
A coordinated collection of classroom-ready teaching resources:
Step-by-step visual craft instructions
Illustrated SEL story featuring Sara
Guided breathing and mindfulness activities
Student reflection and emotional check-in activities
Printable student resources and take-home family connection materials
Teacher guidance and SEL observation tools
Interactive classroom presentation
Elementary classrooms and SEL lessons
School counselors and small-group instruction
Children's yoga and mindfulness educators
Occupational therapy-inspired sensory activities
After-school enrichment programs
Homeschool learning
Library and community workshops
Recommended Ages: Kindergarten–6th Grade
Duration: Approximately 30–60 minutes
Format: Digital lesson plan and printable resources
Theme: Camping, emotions, mindfulness, and creative problem-solving
Materials: Balloons, cardboard, markers, scissors, and basic craft supplies
Physical craft materials are not included.
The real magic happens when children take their creations home and continue practicing the skills they've learned.
S’more Feelings Squishy™ gives educators a playful way to introduce emotional regulation and gives families a tangible reminder to pause, breathe, and connect.
Create something meaningful. Practice something powerful. Take the calm home.™
Part of Make & Take: Calming Creations™ by The Mindfulness Movement™.
Make planning easier with Teach Smarter™, our monthly curriculum membership for children's yoga and mindfulness educators.
Get fresh, thoughtfully designed lessons, creative activities, and teaching support to help you bring meaningful learning experiences to life.
This is a digital download — no physical items will be shipped.
Upon purchase, you’ll receive a link to instantly download the file.
Print as many copies as you like for home, classroom, or yoga sessions.
For personal use only — digital files may not be resold or reproduced for profit.
Share your mindful moments on Instagram @the.mindfulness.movement — we love to see how you use these resources!
By purchasing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
License Terms:
This resource is for single-teacher/classroom use only.
You may print and use with your students.
You may not resell, redistribute, remove branding, or add your own logo to this product.
For commercial or rebranding rights, please contact Tara at The Mindfulness Movement.
A Hands-On SEL Craft & Mindfulness Lesson for Kids
Big feelings deserve creative little solutions! 🍫🏕️
Help children explore their emotions, practice calming strategies, and build flexible thinking skills with S’more Feelings Squishy™ — a playful, camping-inspired social-emotional learning experience from Make & Take: Calming Creations™ by The Mindfulness Movement™.
Through an engaging story, hands-on crafting, guided breathing, and meaningful reflection, children create their very own s’more-inspired calming tool to practice using at school and at home.
Perfect for classrooms, school counseling groups, children's yoga classes, after-school enrichment, and mindfulness workshops.
Emotional Awareness: Recognize and name feelings, including frustration and disappointment.
Self-Regulation: Practice slow, intentional breathing with a hands-on sensory tool.
Flexible Thinking: Explore how to respond when things don't go as planned.
Problem-Solving: Identify helpful choices and practice asking for support.
Mindful Reflection: Notice how their body, feelings, energy, and attention change after practicing.
Sara can't wait for her family's camping adventure — until a thunderstorm changes everything!
Through Sara's relatable story, children discover that disappointment is a normal feeling and that taking a breath, asking for help, or trying a new plan can make challenging moments easier to navigate.
Then, they'll bring the story to life by creating their own S’more Feelings Squishy™!
A coordinated collection of classroom-ready teaching resources:
Step-by-step visual craft instructions
Illustrated SEL story featuring Sara
Guided breathing and mindfulness activities
Student reflection and emotional check-in activities
Printable student resources and take-home family connection materials
Teacher guidance and SEL observation tools
Interactive classroom presentation
Elementary classrooms and SEL lessons
School counselors and small-group instruction
Children's yoga and mindfulness educators
Occupational therapy-inspired sensory activities
After-school enrichment programs
Homeschool learning
Library and community workshops
Recommended Ages: Kindergarten–6th Grade
Duration: Approximately 30–60 minutes
Format: Digital lesson plan and printable resources
Theme: Camping, emotions, mindfulness, and creative problem-solving
Materials: Balloons, cardboard, markers, scissors, and basic craft supplies
Physical craft materials are not included.
The real magic happens when children take their creations home and continue practicing the skills they've learned.
S’more Feelings Squishy™ gives educators a playful way to introduce emotional regulation and gives families a tangible reminder to pause, breathe, and connect.
Create something meaningful. Practice something powerful. Take the calm home.™
Part of Make & Take: Calming Creations™ by The Mindfulness Movement™.
Make planning easier with Teach Smarter™, our monthly curriculum membership for children's yoga and mindfulness educators.
Get fresh, thoughtfully designed lessons, creative activities, and teaching support to help you bring meaningful learning experiences to life.
This is a digital download — no physical items will be shipped.
Upon purchase, you’ll receive a link to instantly download the file.
Print as many copies as you like for home, classroom, or yoga sessions.
For personal use only — digital files may not be resold or reproduced for profit.
Share your mindful moments on Instagram @the.mindfulness.movement — we love to see how you use these resources!
By purchasing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
License Terms:
This resource is for single-teacher/classroom use only.
You may print and use with your students.
You may not resell, redistribute, remove branding, or add your own logo to this product.
For commercial or rebranding rights, please contact Tara at The Mindfulness Movement.
