We build a chain of plastic monkeys to demonstrate how to notice thoughts and let them go.

The melting-ice game for older children, teens, and adults.

We use an awareness meter and barrel of plastic monkeys to demonstrate how to work with thoughts and emotions when we meditate.

By moving our attention away from what we're thinking to an experience in the moment, our minds help our bodies settle.

A delightful adaptation/mash-up of two mindful games — Friendly Wishes and Imaginary Hugs.

A colorful chain of plastic monkeys demonstrates how to notice thoughts and let them go.

Watch how easy it is to settle your mind when it's busy! then, listen to this guided meditation to give it a try.

Feeling upset or annoyed? Here's a  tip for calming down anytime you feel worked up.

Using teamwork, and by paying attention to what’s happening around us, we pass a cup without spilling a drop of water.

We hold a cube of ice until it melts to notice the difference between a feeling and a reaction. (Game led by Gene Lushtak.)

We imagine that everyone is happy, safe, healthy, and living in peace to practice kindness and concentration. 

We sway from side-to-side, while chanting a rhyme, to help us become more aware of our bodies.

We pretend to rock a stuffed animal to sleep on our bellies to relax our bodies and quiet our minds.  

We practice focusing by slowly moving our arms up and down, or back and forth, in sync with each other’s movements. 

We listen closely to the sound of a tone as it fades away to help us relax and focus. 

We watch baking soda settle in a fishbowl to help us understand the connection between what happens in our minds and what happens in our bodies.