Winter Wellness for Kids!
Yoga, Mindfulness & Calm-Boosting Activities for the Coldest Months
When the temperature drops, so does kids’ emotional regulation.
Winter brings excitement — but also restlessness, sensory overload, and disrupted routines.
As a licensed teacher and kids yoga & mindfulness educator, I’ve seen firsthand how December–March can feel like a storm for our little ones. That’s why I created a full collection of winter-themed yoga and mindfulness resources designed to bring more calm, connection, and confidence to your classroom, home, or studio this season.
Winter doesn’t have to feel chaotic.
With just a few minutes of intentional mindfulness, kids can feel grounded, soothed, and empowered — even on the snowiest days.
Below you’ll find winter yoga sequences, mindful crafts, SEL activities, breathing tools, printable games, and coloring pages that make winter wellness easy, playful, and magical for kids.
Why Winter Mindfulness Matters
Kids need mindfulness most when winter is at its peak.
Between holiday overstimulation, long stretches indoors, and fewer daylight hours, children’s nervous systems often become overwhelmed. Mindfulness practices help kids:
regulate big emotions
strengthen focus & attention
reduce stress & sensory overload
practice self-love in a tricky season
develop resilience and coping strategies
reconnect with their bodies and breath
And when mindfulness feels fun, seasonal, and playful?
Kids actually want to participate.
That’s exactly what these winter resources were designed for.
❄️ The Winter Collection
A magical mix of yoga, mindful crafts, breathwork, games & SEL tools.
Below is a breakdown of each winter resource, who it’s for, and how you can use it.
Winter Kids Yoga Pose Coloring Book
Perfect for early elementary and independent practice, this printable book includes:
15 winter-themed yoga poses
Simple rhyming instructions kids can actually follow
Mindfulness cues woven into every pose
Adorable kid-friendly illustrations
Use it for:
→ Calm corners
→ Morning work
→ Mindful movement brain breaks
→ After-school clubs
→ Substitute plans
→ Therapy sessions
It makes the perfect low-prep, high-impact winter teaching tool.
Roll-A-Snowman Winter Yoga Game
A student favorite!
Each roll of the dice builds both:
A yoga sequence, and A snowman, either on paper or with hands-on materials
Includes:
Printable snowman worksheet
Winter yoga poses
Directions for group, partner, or solo play
Optional snow dough recipe for a sensory add-on
Kids don’t even realize they’re doing yoga, they’re just having fun!
Perfect for:
✔️ Winter parties
✔️ Indoor recess
✔️ Small groups
✔️ OT & PT
✔️ After-school enrichment
✔️ Family nights
Winter Breathing Exercises
Gentle breathwork that feels magical and seasonal:
Hot Cocoa Breathing
Candlelight Gazing + Blow Out the Candle Breath
Pair these with your warm-ups, transitions, or calm-down routines. They work beautifully for:
anxiety support
test prep
grounding after indoor recess
end-of-day routines
Holiday Mindfulness Crafts
(Quick Prep, High Calm)
These winter SEL crafts help kids practice mindfulness through creativity:
Each one includes:
✓ SEL reflection prompts
✓ Step-by-step kid-friendly directions
✓ Classroom-tested to prevent mess & chaos
Use them to create calm, connection, and joy all season long.
Winter Yoga Cards & Mindful Moments
Bring yoga to life with seasonal poses such as:
Each deck includes:
✨ Winter or holiday-themed visuals
✨ Step-by-step breakdown kids can follow
✨ Mindful moments: breathwork, visualization, or SEL mini games
These pair beautifully with morning meetings, P.E., yoga clubs, brain breaks, or centers.
Free sample: 60, seconds, to winter calm.
Try this mini winter mindfulness routine with your kids:
Hot Cocoa Breath
Breathe in slowly as you pretend to smell warm cocoa.
Breathe out softly like cooling it off.
(Repeat 3x)Blizzard Warrior Pose
Step one foot forward, reach up, and pretend snow is swirling around you.
Hold strong. Breathe steady.
(20–30 seconds)Icicle Melt
Pretend you’re a tall icicle slowly melting down into a puddle.
Bodies soften. Shoulders drop. Mind unwinds.
(10 seconds)
Kids love these, and they work!
❄️ Who These Resources Are For:
These winter tools were intentionally created for—
Classroom teachers
P.E. teachers
School counselors
Social workers & therapists
OT/PT
After-school programs
Community Education
Yoga teachers
Homeschool families
Parents wanting simple winter calm
If you want winter to feel fun, peaceful, and connected, this collection was made for you.
❄️ Bundle for the Best Value
Many educators purchase multiple winter resources at once — so I created my Snow-ga Bundle to save you time and money.
✓ One-click downloads
✓ Immediate classroom use
✓ Includes yoga, SEL, crafts & games
✓ Perfect for December–February planning
❄️ Why Educators Love These Resources
Teachers and parents tell me these resources help them:
reduce daily behavior challenges
create calmer transitions
boost student emotional regulation
add SEL without more prep work
keep kids engaged even during chaotic winter weeks
bring joy back into this season
Everything in this shop is ready to print, easy to use, and created by a licensed educator who actively teaches these tools to real kids.
❄️ Final Thoughts: Winter Can Be Magical
Winter doesn’t have to feel heavy, chaotic, or stressful.
With the right tools, it becomes a season of:
✨ slowing down
✨ grounding
✨ creativity
✨ connection
✨ mindful movement
✨ resilience
Your kids can feel calmer.
Your teaching can feel easier.
Your classroom can feel lighter.
And I’m here to make that possible.
👇 Explore the full Winter Yoga & Mindfulness Collection below and bring a little extra magic to your season.
Winter Yoga & Mindfulness Resources
Bring the calm, coziness, and sparkle of winter into your classroom, home, or yoga studio with our winter-themed kids yoga and mindfulness resources.
From calming mindfulness journaling pages that warm the heart, to ready-to-teach winter lesson plans, playful snowy yoga games, and magical winter yoga card decks, each activity is designed to help children build focus, confidence, and calm all season long.
These seasonal downloads make it easy for parents, teachers, and yoga instructors to weave mindfulness into daily routines while embracing the wonder and peaceful beauty of winter.
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Discover the magic of mindfulness with this Mandala Snowflake Coloring Page! Perfect for kids, families, and classrooms, this digital download combines creativity with science, teaching the uniqueness of every snowflake while encouraging positive thoughts, kind words, and gratitude.
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Ideal for classrooms, yoga studios, or at-home crafts, this digital download is a unique way to celebrate the magic of the holidays while fostering wellness and creativity.
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Designed to foster community, promote body awareness, and celebrate the season, this bundle is ideal for yoga classes, clubs, and group events. Encourage creativity and connection with these playful, movement-based activities that align with yoga and mindfulness principles.
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Transform the winter season into a mindful movement adventure with our Winter Warm-Up Yoga Cards for Kids! This digital download features engaging, yoga-inspired activities that bring the joy of bundling up for cold weather to life. Each card combines a piece of winter clothing—like hats, mittens, scarves, and boots—with playful stretches and poses designed to enhance coordination, balance, and mindfulness.
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Bring the magic of winter into your yoga and mindfulness practice with Floor Is Ice, a fun and engaging activity designed for kids, families, and classrooms. This winter-themed game combines movement, mindfulness, and creativity to inspire connection and joy.
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Engage kids with this fun and interactive winter-themed yoga activity! Our Snow Plow Yoga Activity combines yoga, mindfulness, and play to teach Plow Pose (Halasana) in a safe and exciting way.
This activity includes a detailed lesson plan and instructions for a snowball game where kids use their feet to lift and drop "snowballs" into a bucket, promoting focus, coordination, and body awareness.
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Bring holiday magic to your yoga and mindfulness practice with the Santa Stretches Yoga Game! This festive and engaging activity is perfect for kids, families, and classrooms during the Christmas season. Featuring 12 unique yoga card challenges with a fun Santa and holiday theme, this game encourages movement, mindfulness, and holiday cheer.
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Make holiday yoga sessions unforgettable with this Gingerbread Yoga Game! Perfect for classrooms, family yoga time, or kids' mindfulness activities, this printable game encourages focus, balance, and creativity.
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Cozy up with this calming fall breathing exercise! Kids learn to inhale “warm cocoa steam” and exhale gently to cool it down, making mindfulness fun and seasonal. Perfect for classrooms, family yoga, or bedtime routines.
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Updated for 2026! Empower creativity and goal-setting with our Vision Board Bundle, combining the best of both worlds: a structured Vision Board Template and five pages of inspiring Clip Art Printables. This bundle is perfect for classrooms, homeschoolers, and families to set meaningful, tangible goals while fostering mindfulness, personal growth, and creativity.
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This printable winter-themed yoga resource includes 15 kid-friendly yoga poses, each paired with a playful rhyming instruction that guides children through movement, breath, and imaginative winter worlds. Kids can color the pages, practice the poses, and enjoy screen-free mindfulness all season long.