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Meditation for Kids – The Butterfly – Kids’ Meditation

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Sean Fargo

Updated on:

May 28, 2016

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This butterfly kids meditation is a playful visualization to help your child focus and relax each body part by imagining a butterfly floating in his mind.

This is a playful visualization to help your child focus and relax each body part, one at a time, leaving them feeling peaceful, calm and relaxed. Language and length geared toward kids 6-9 years old.

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Also read: 7 Meditation Scripts for Kids

Meditation scripts for kids are one simple and impactful way of introducing the concept of meditation to youth. From visualization scripts to mindfulness body scan scripts, there exists a variety of meditation techniques we can introduce our children to.

The way we introduce children to mindfulness and meditation will depend upon the child and the setting. Kids might explore mindfulness in the comfort of their own home with parents or caregivers. On the other hand, they might be introduced to these practices by educators or other professionals. If you’re working in schools, meditation scripts for students can enhance focus, concentration, and communication. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter where kids gain these skills from; what is important is that they deepen their personal practice overtime.

About the author

Sean Fargo

Sean Fargo is a mindfulness teacher and founder of Mindfulness Exercises, a global platform offering evidence‑based resources and teacher certification. A former Buddhist monk in the Thai Theravada tradition, he bridges contemplative wisdom with modern psychology to make mindfulness practical at work and in life. Sean has taught alongside Jack Kornfield and supported leaders at organizations such as Reddit, PG&E, and DocuSign. Through online trainings, guided meditations, and mentorship, he has helped thousands of educators, clinicians, and coaches bring mindfulness to diverse communities. Sean’s mission is simple and ambitious: expand access to authentic, science‑informed practice while cultivating compassion, clarity, and resilience. Today, Mindfulness Exercises serves millions with free and premium tools, empowering individuals and teams to lead with presence and purpose.