These Halloween activities are fun for any holiday get together you’re having!
Excitement for Halloween is creeping in – especially in elementary classrooms! If you’re a room mom or even just looking for something creative to do with you kids or grandkids, Becky Farley, of Mindful Art Co, showed us how to create art and connection with candy!
These evidence-based activities can be tailored to anyone – a classroom, play group, or around the dinner table with friends and family. Becky says these types of creative practices are beneficial for mental well-being.
Candy Corn Coloring with Self-Compassion
Three Steps of Self-Compassion
- Become Aware – Notice The Present Moment
- Common Humanity – Recognize You’re Not Alone
- Self-Kindness – Treat Yourself Like A Good Friend Would
Candy Corn Meditation
This exercise utilizes all five senses and helps us become more aware.
5 Senses Candy Corn Meditation
- Notice What You See
- Notice What You Feel
- Notice What You Hear
- Notice What You Smell
- Notice What You Taste
Free downloadable worksheets for both activities are available at mindfulartco.com.
Becky is a certified teacher of mindful self-compassion. Over the past decade, she has helped kids, parents and teachers create more lasting connection, intention, and kindness in their lives. Becky and her niece founded Mindful Art Company about 8 years ago, which creates products and curricula aimed to foster self-compassion, mindfulness, and emotional regulation in homes and classrooms. Using stories, art and meditation, Mindful Art Co. has taught thousands of humans of all ages. Becky and Candace have seen big changes in their own homes and close circles and helping others integrate these scientifically backed skills is really a dream come true. Visit them on Instagram @mindfulartco.
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