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Monthly Meditations with Be Happy – October – Gratitude Leaves

Welcome to Monthly Meditations with Be Happy, a series of short yet powerful meditations designed to help children find calm and focus throughout the year. Each month, we bring you a fun, themed meditation paired with a simple, engaging follow-up activity, making mindfulness accessible, fun and meaningful for young minds.

October - Gratitude Leaves

Our Gratitude Leaves Meditation Script invites children and teens to imagine standing beneath a beautiful autumn tree as colourful leaves drift gently down around them. Each falling leaf represents something to be thankful for - a person, a place, a favourite memory, or a small joy. Through calming breath-work and vivid visualisation, this meditation encourages reflection, gratitude, and peace, whilst helping children embrace and accept change.

Use alongside our Gratitude Leaves printable to deepen the mindfulness experience.

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Monthly Meditations with Be Happy - October - Gratitude Leaves

A cosy autumn-themed meditation script that helps children slow down, reflect, and find gratitude in everyday moments.

Welcome to Monthly Meditations with Be Happy - short, themed meditations designed to help children and teens find calm, focus, and resilience. Each script uses fun, child-friendly imagery to make mindfulness accessible and meaningful.

About This Resource

Our October meditation invites children to imagine standing beneath a beautiful autumn tree as colourful leaves drift gently down around them. Each falling leaf represents something to be thankful for - a person, a place, a favourite memory, or a small joy. Through calming breath-work and vivid visualisation, this meditation encourages reflection, gratitude, and peace, whilst helping children embrace and accept change.

Meditation Scripts for Kids

This script is designed for children aged 5–14. It’s short, engaging, and easy to read aloud in classrooms, assemblies, small groups, or at home. It helps children:

🍂 Notice and appreciate the good things in their lives.
🍂 Build calm and focus through guided breathing.
🍂 Develop empathy and a sense of connection with others.
🍂 Find comfort and stability through life’s changes - just like the seasons.

How to Use

Read aloud in class, during circle time, at home or in therapy sessions.
Use as a calming autumn activity or a reflective end to the day.
Pair with gentle music or nature sounds for extra atmosphere.
Combine with our Gratitude Leaves Activity to extend the reflection.

Features

Complete guided meditation script (Gratitude Leaves).
Gentle, imaginative, autumn-themed language.
Flexible length (approx. 5–7 minutes).
Suitable for ages 5–14.

Benefits

Encourages mindfulness, gratitude, and emotional awareness.
Helps children manage change calmly and positively.
Builds resilience and self-regulation.
Promotes kindness, peace, and appreciation of the present moment.

The Gratitude Leaves Meditation Script is a gentle, heartwarming resource that helps children reflect on what they’re thankful for and find calm during the changing autumn season. Download now and help children discover the powerful practise of gratitude.