Meditation for Kids

We want children to be healthy and happy, not just now but for the rest of their lives. And teaching them about meditation early would help them do just that. That’s why we created Headspace for Kids.

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For now, there are five themes for kids to explore:

Calm

Teach your child the fundamentals of meditation with simple, fun breathing exercises.

Focus

Kids will use their imagination to practice a relaxed, precise kind of focus.

Kindness

Visualization exercises that will teach your child about openness and generosity.

Sleep

Help your little one get a good night's rest with relaxing mindfulness activities.

Wake up

These quick meditations will help you and your child start the day off right.

Teach your child the fundamentals of meditation with simple, fun breathing exercises.

Available to all subscribers, kids (and their parents) can enjoy fun, engaging activities that teach them the basics of mindfulness. They’ll practice breathing exercises, visualizations and even try some focus-based meditation. Of course, different exercises work best for different ages so we’ve customized the sessions for three age groups: 5 and under, 6-8 and 9-12.

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It’s almost as though meditation was designed for kids. They just ‘get it’ – there is this elasticity and freedom in their minds which allows them to be present in the moment and free from any external thoughts or pressures. By introducing meditation and mindfulness at an early age, not only can we build on this and help nurture their mind development, but we are also making meditation simple and accessible.

Andy Puddicombe, co-founder of Headspace

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