Movement Meditation: Wonder

Children learn pretty quickly that there are often right answers and wrong answers to the questions adults ask. Those who are school age get used to being tested on their ability to provide correct responses quickly. There’s little room for open-ended wondering, for imagining possibilities without needing to settle on a particular outcome.

This movement meditation is designed to help children stay in touch with the practice of wondering. Invite them to watch and imitate the motions on the video, or watch the video yourself to learn the movements and then use the script (see Related Resources) to guide children in the practice. There’s also a seated version of the meditation provided below for those who would find that format more accessible.