Mindful Minutes

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎

Mindfulness isn’t just something we practice inside—it’s all around us.

Today is a simple reminder to slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the world around you. Whether it’s taking a few deep breaths, noticing what you hear, or feeling the ground beneath your feet, small moments of awareness can make a big impact.

Try it with your kids, your students, or take a moment for yourself.

How will you connect with nature today? 🌿

04/21/2026

Big feelings don’t have to feel overwhelming.

Creating a calm corner at home or in the classroom gives children a safe space to pause, breathe, and reset—building emotional awareness and self-regulation over time.

In our latest blog, we walk you through how to create a calm corner that’s simple, effective, and easy to use.

👉 Read the full blog:
https://www.mindfulmins.com/post/create-a-calm-corner-at-home-or-school-printable-easy-to-use

✨ This week’s Mindful Monday FREE tool is our
Calm Corner Printable Tool Kit

Designed to help kids manage big feelings through engaging, easy-to-use mindfulness and breathing activities.

👉 Download here:
https://www.challengetochangeinc.com/product-page/calm-corner-printable-tool-kit-digital-download

Use code: MM-APR-W3

Mindful Mondays are made possible through the support of our sponsors, helping us share meaningful tools with the community.

Take a moment today to create a space for calm 💛
Even a few minutes can make a big difference.

04/20/2026

This week’s Mindful Monday tool is the Calm Corner Printable Tool Kit—FREE for a limited time.

Normally $19.99
Use code: MM-APR-W3
Available: April 20–26

Download here:
https://www.challengetochangeinc.com/product-page/calm-corner-printable-tool-kit-digital-download

Sponsored by Challenge to Change, Inc.

04/16/2026

NEW BLOG POST about how to use this weeks free resource!

This week’s Mindful Monday tool is Deep Breaths – Counting & Calm — a simple, hands-on way to help children slow down, focus, and regulate their emotions.

Using counting and movement, this activity gives kids a clear, visual way to connect their breath and body—making mindfulness easier and more engaging.

Want to learn how to use it step-by-step?
Read the blog here:
https://www.mindfulmins.com/post/deep-breaths-counting-a-simple-way-to-help-kids-calm-their-bodies

— FREE this week only.

👉 https://www.challengetochangeinc.com/product-page/deep-breaths-counting-calm-printable

Use code: MM-APR-W2
Available: April 13–19

Mindful Mondays are made possible through the support of our sponsors. Your support helps us create and share these tools with the community.

This week’s sponsor: Challenge to Change, Inc.

Take a moment today to connect.
Try 5 slow breaths together.

04/13/2026

💛 Mindful Monday

This week’s Mindful Monday tool is Deep Breaths – Counting & Calm, a simple, hands-on way to help children slow down, focus, and regulate their emotions through structured breathing.

Using counting and movement, this activity gives kids a clear, visual way to connect their breath and body—making mindfulness easier and more engaging.

👉 https://www.challengetochangeinc.com/product-page/deep-breaths-counting-calm-printable

Use code: MM-APR-W2
Available: April 13–19

Mindful Mondays are made possible through the support of our sponsors. Your financial support helps us create and share these tools with the community.

This week’s sponsor: Challenge to Change, Inc.

Take a moment today to connect 💛
Try 5 slow breaths together.

04/12/2026

Last chance to download the Digital Mantra Card Deck for FREE.

Normally $9.99
Use code: MM-APR-W1
Expires: April 12

Get it here:
https://www.challengetochangeinc.com/product-page/digtal-mantra-card-deck

Look for our new Mindful Monday Tool you can download tomorrow- sponsored by Challenge to Change, Inc.

Thank you for bringing mindfulness into our community. 💛

04/11/2026

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do… is pause.

Through Mindful Minutes, we’re sharing simple, accessible tools to support mindfulness, emotional awareness, and connection in everyday life.

Made possible through the support of Challenge to Change, Inc.

🎧 Take a moment to pause with this calming music:
https://youtu.be/bAgTl--y6mM?si=BNCTFIRLeazAFlcg

Thank you for helping bring mindfulness into our community. 💛

04/10/2026

💛 National Siblings Day

Siblings aren’t just family—they’re built-in connection, growth, and lifelong learning.

On National Siblings Day, we’re celebrating the moments that shape us:

Learning to share
Working through big emotions
Laughing, playing, and growing together

Siblings often teach some of our very first lessons in:
✨ empathy
✨ patience
✨ communication

At Mindful Minutes, we believe these everyday interactions are powerful opportunities to build emotional awareness and connection.

Take a moment today to connect 💛
Try 5 slow breaths together.

Because even small moments can create strong, lasting bonds.

To learn more about mindful minutes visit us at www.mindfulmins.com

04/10/2026

Thank you Maureen for serving as the keynote speaker at this year’s Yogala. Your words and insights played an important role in creating a powerful and memorable experience for our community. And thank you for carrying out our mission in your classroom!💙💚💙💚

Kennedy 5th grade teacher, Maureen Waskow, was the keynote speaker at the Challenge to Change Yogala event on April 2nd! She is surrounded by current and former Kennedy teachers there to support her at the event.

Kennedy Elementary School participates in monthly Yoga lessons free of charge through Challenge to Change! These lessons benefit our students and teachers each month. Students and teachers alike, look forward to these days and enjoy some Yoga together.

04/09/2026

Free Mantra Card Deck — Available Through Sunday

Helping children understand their thoughts and regulate their emotions starts with simple, consistent tools.

Our latest blog post shares how to teach kids that thoughts are not always facts—and how mantras can help children pause, notice their thoughts, and respond in a more grounded way.

Read the blog:
https://www.mindfulmins.com/post/thoughts-aren-t-facts-a-simple-skill-that-changes-everything-for-kids

To support this, our Digital Mantra Card Deck is available free for a limited time.

Normally $9.99 — free through Sunday
Available April 6–12

Get the deck here:
https://www.challengetochangeinc.com/product-page/digtal-mantra-card-deck

Use code: MM-APR-W1 at checkout

These cards are designed to be used at home or in the classroom to help children build emotional awareness, practice calming strategies, and develop more helpful thought patterns.

This resource is sponsored by Challenge to Change, Inc., helping expand access to tools that support children, families, and communities.

04/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our Yogala! It was our BEST year yet💚💙💚💙

We will be forever grateful to our community✨

If you missed our event and would like to understand our mission a little more, take a moment to listen to our Founder, Molly Schreiber, as she kicked off this years event🦋

04/07/2026

Happy World Health Day!

Mental and emotional health are just as important as physical health—especially for children.

One of the most powerful skills we can teach is this:
Just because a child thinks something doesn’t mean it is true.

Our newest blog post explores how helping kids understand that thoughts are not facts can support emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience. It also shares simple ways to introduce mantras and how to use mantra cards to guide children through challenging moments.

Read the blog:
https://www.mindfulmins.com/post/thoughts-aren-t-facts-a-simple-skill-that-changes-everything-for-kids

To support this learning, we are offering our Digital Mantra Card Deck free for a limited time.

Normally $9.99 — FREE this week only
Available April 6–12

Get the deck here:
https://www.challengetochangeinc.com/product-page/digtal-mantra-card-deck

Use code: MM-APR-W1 at checkout