Health Rocks!® – What Are My Strengths?
Teens explore the things at which they excel and learn about the connection between self-confidence and self-control.
Learning the Power of Mindfulness
The earlier kids can learn to take care of their mental wellness, the better.
About the Activities
Middle school and high school can be some of the most stressful times of life. Between the pressures of school, social life, and other activities, teens have a huge amount on their minds, at all times.
This three-part activity series will help kids and teens start (or continue) the important journey into social and emotional learning and understand how that contributes to positive mental health.
Grades: 6-12
Topic: Mental Health, Mindfulness
Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
Brought to you by The Allstate Foundation and Ohio State University Extension
Meditation in a Bottle
In this activity, kids and teens will create a personalized bottle filled with slow-moving glitter as a tool to learn about meditation and the different ways it can be used to help relax their minds, reduce stress, and reset their focus.
Grades: 6-12
Topic: Mental Health, Mindfulness
Time: 30 minutes
Building Healthy Friendships
Emotional and social wellbeing are important factors when discussing mental health. This activity encourages youth to build strong and healthy friendships that last by learning the value of connecting with others.
Grades: 6-12
Topic: Mental Health, Mindfulness
Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Learn How to Stress Less
Life can be pretty stressful and while it’s normal to experience stress, it can quickly become overwhelming. In this activity, kids will learn to identify the impact of stress on their lives, discover healthy and productive ways to handle it, and who they can reach out to for guidance.
Grades: 7-12
Topic: Healthy Living, Social Emotional Learning, Stress
Time: 30 - 45 minutes
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Shop 4-H Curriculum and Products
Shop 4-H offers university-backed curriculum, educational kits, products and supplies to expand support your mindfulness practices.
4-H Fidget Popper
This 4-H branded silicone fidget bubble popper is a great sensory toy for youth and adults.
$4.95
4-H Fidget Spinner
This 4-H branded fidget spinner is great for sensory and tactile stimulation to relax and focus.
$2.75
Mindful Me Curriculum
Grades: Pre-K-3
Mindful Me: A 4-H Primary Mindfulness Curriculum, introduces cloverbud youth members to basic concepts in mindfulness practices.
$39.95
Your Thougths Matter Curriculum
Grades: 7-12
Learn about mental health and how people are affected by related issues like anxiety and depression with the Your Thoughts Matter workbook.
$4.47
Mindful Mechanics Curriculum
Grades: 7-12
Teens build positive relationships through expressing care and concern for others, build self-beliefs, practice self-discipline, self-control, and self-reflection.
$45.00
Social and Emotional Learning Toolkit
This toolkit of social and emotional learning practical strategies resources to help kids navigate stress, anxiety and mental well-being.
$36.95
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