Mindfulness story for kids
Junior and the Clock That Rushed
Ages 3 to 10
About 3 minutes
By CJ Coop
Mindfulness
What is this story about?
Junior and the Clock That Rushed is a gentle TinyTales Land story for children that explores mindfulness. Junior's pocket watch races while Golden Seed Castle prepares for supper, and the faster he works, the more important details disappear. Families can read it together at bedtime, during quiet time or as a starting point for a calm conversation about the choices and feelings in the story.
What can children learn from this story?
Rushing can make it harder to notice useful details. Mindfulness uses the senses to bring attention back to the present. Pausing briefly can help us complete a task with greater care.
Talk about the story together
What mistakes did Junior make while rushing?