Mood Jar Meditation: 9-12

Breathe through big feelings with this easy meditation.

A mood jar is a wonderful tool to help kids approach big feelings in a mindful way. We’ll connect our feelings to colours, and use the mood jar to practise a simple meditation that guides our breathing and helps us find balance.

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Mood Jar Meditation: 9-12
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1 Your Guide

Jenn Dextras Tyler Learn more about me

Hello and Bonjour! My name is Jenn. I speak English and French, and have been lucky enough to teach in both languages for over 20 years, from one coast of Canada to the other! I’ve been an elementary school teacher, a home learning parent to my two kiddos, and even drove a huge classroom on wheels (the COW bus!) to teach preschoolers about Science. As a certified Yoga instructor with a background in dance, movement and theater, I believe we are meant to move our bodies in different ways, every day! I am also a student of breathing and meditation, and love to help kids find their own path to mindfulness. My family and I live on Vancouver Island, where we spend lots of time at the beach, hiking and camping. Being outdoors helps me tune in with nature, calm my mind and learn about all the living things around me. When I’m not traveling or teaching, you can find me curled up with a good book or covered in dirt in my garden!

Fun Fact: If I wasn’t a teacher, I’d be a librarian! I love children’s books, especially reading them aloud with different voices and accents.

2 Materials Needed

Clear jar with lid, warm tap water, glycerin or clear school glue, 3 or more colours of glitter or alternative*, paper and coloured pens/pencils *See "Mood Jar Materials Checklist" for details!

3 Learning Focus

  • Communicating
  • Personal awareness & responsibility
  • Positive personal identity & culture

4 Registration

You’re selecting a Realtime Single A one-time Livestreamed Activity led by a qualified Guide.

5 Best Suited For:

Stick figures of varying sizes waving

My age is between 9 - 12

Yellow and blue gear

All experience levels are welcome.

Child and mother stick figure standing

I can do this independently.

An open book

All reading levels are welcome.