Simple Breathing, Movement and Mindfulness Activities
Simple breathing, movement, and mindfulness activities give young children real tools for managing their bodies and feelings, when introduced in playful, age-appropriate ways. This workshop shares a range of easy activities that can be used at home or in a setting, with no equipment required. You will leave ready to use these straight away, along with a take-home booklet of activities.
Led by Amy Byrne — BA (Hons) Level 8 in Early Childhood Education and Care, currently studying a Level 9 postgraduate in play therapy, Children First trained and a Mandated Person. One hour, with a take-home booklet and a dated certificate of attendance.
Who this is for
Suitable for parents wanting calming tools to use with their child at home, and for early years educators looking to build brief regulation activities into their daily routine.
What we cover in the hour
- Why breathing and movement activities help young children regulate.
- Simple breathing techniques adapted for different ages.
- Movement-based activities for releasing energy and tension.
- Short mindfulness activities suited to young children's attention spans.
- Building these activities into daily routines and transitions.
- Reading when a child needs calming versus energising activity.
What you'll leave with
- A set of breathing techniques ready to use with young children.
- Simple movement activities for releasing tension.
- Short, age-appropriate mindfulness activities.
- Ideas for building these into daily routines and transitions.
- A take-home booklet with a full activity library.
Inside the booklet
The booklet includes a library of breathing, movement, and mindfulness activities, organised by age and by calming or energising purpose.
This workshop is grounded in Aistear's Well-being theme, supporting children to build a positive sense of physical and emotional wellbeing.
How it can be delivered
| Format | Price |
|---|---|
| Public ticket — live onlineOne hour, small group, booklet emailed | €20 per person |
| Public ticket — in personOne hour in a venue near you, booklet in hand | €35 per person |
| Private 1:1 with Amy30 minutes €25 · full hour €50 (3 for €135) | from €25 |
| Private group — onlineParent evening or staff session, minimum 5 | €35 per person |
| Private group — in personYour setting or venue, minimum 6 | €45 per person |
No VAT and no booking fees. An itemised receipt is emailed instantly, and invoices are available before you book. Running this across a whole setting? Setting packages start at €399.
Common questions
- Do these activities require any equipment?
- No, all the activities shared use no equipment and can be done anywhere, whether at home, outdoors, or in a classroom setting.
- Are these activities suitable for very young children?
- Yes, the activities are adapted across age ranges, including simplified versions suitable for toddlers, with guidance on which activities suit which stage.
- Is this a mindfulness or meditation course?
- No, this is a practical, one-hour workshop introducing simple activities, not an ongoing mindfulness programme or therapeutic intervention.
- Can these be used with a whole group at once?
- Yes, most of the activities are designed to work well with a group, making them useful for classroom transitions or calming moments during the day.
- Will this help with children who struggle to sit still?
- Yes, several movement-based activities are specifically included for children who find sitting still difficult, alongside calmer options for other moments.
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Available live online across Ireland, and in person in Dublin, Kildare, Meath, Wicklow, Louth, Cork and other counties.
Trusted early years resources
Every workshop is grounded in Irish early years frameworks and national guidance.
- Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework (NCCA)
- Síolta: the National Quality Framework
- Children First national guidance (Tusla)
- First 5: Ireland's strategy for babies & young children
- Early Childhood Ireland
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