Creating Your Own Mindful Game
Presented by Mohan Chute · Duration
How can children design their own mindful game with adult support?
Quick answer
Create a small noticing game together by choosing something to notice, asking your child how to make it a game and trying one short round. Let everyone join in their own way, then change the game as you like.
In this episode
The Season 2 finale invites children to invent a simple noticing game, decide how it begins and ends, and adapt it so everyone can join.
Who it is for: Parents, caregivers and teachers of young children.
Key takeaways
- Children's ideas can shape the game.
- Everyone can join by speaking, pointing, moving, drawing or watching.
- Keep the first version simple.
- Favourite games can grow and change over time.
Practical ideas to try
- Choose something to notice: shapes, patterns or hand movements.
- Ask, "How could we turn this into a little game?"
- Decide together how the game begins and finishes.
- Try one short round, then ask what to change.
A real-life moment
A child suggests a game called "Find the Circle": everyone looks for round things in the kitchen. After one round, they add a rule that you can also draw circles in the air. The family decides to play it again on Sunday.
Adapting for different ages and needs
Young children can choose between two ideas. Older children can write rules, add rounds or teach the game to others. Make sure every version includes a way to join without speaking or moving.
Looking back on the season
Season 2 explored colours, movement, drawing, nature and kindness. Choose one activity you enjoyed and revisit it, or let your new game become a family favourite.
Frequently asked questions
What if my child has no ideas?
Offer two simple options from earlier episodes, such as a colour hunt or slow-motion game, and let them choose or change one.
Can siblings or classmates create a game together?
Yes. Help them agree on how to start, finish and include everyone.
How do we remember our game?
Write it down, draw it or give it a name so you can play it again on a rainy afternoon.
Episode transcript
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Transcript based on the recording script.
Welcome to The Holistic Care Podcast. I'm Mohan. We have explored colours, movement, drawing, nature, and kindness together.
Today, let's create a game of our own. Begin by choosing something to notice. Perhaps shapes in a room… patterns in a drawing… or the movements of your hands.
Ask your child, “How could we turn this into a little game?” They might invent a search, a drawing challenge, or a movement to copy. Write down their idea, or try it straight away. Keep the first version simple.
Decide together how to begin and how to finish. Give everyone a way to join by speaking, pointing, moving, drawing, or watching. Try one short round.
Then ask, “What would you like to change?” A favourite game can grow with your child. You might keep it for a rainy afternoon or share it with someone else. As this season ends, choose one activity you would like to revisit.
There is always room for another small discovery. I'm Mohan. Thank you for exploring Mindful Play, Curious Minds with The Holistic Care Podcast.
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These are optional, general educational ideas, not clinical assessment or treatment. If you are concerned about a child, speak to a qualified professional.