In a world that constantly pushes us to move faster, achieve more, and stay busy, we often forget the simple joy of slowing down. We rush from one task to another, our minds cluttered with to-do lists, barely noticing the beauty that surrounds us. But what if we took a step back? What if we gave ourselves permission to dawdle?
Here is my mindfulness poem for kids using lots of synonyms for 'dawdle'.
Dawdle More (a mindfulness poem for kids)
Dawdle more
Shilly-shally
Linger, Dither
Dilly-dally
See the bees
Smell the flowers
Slice the seconds
Dice the hours
Amble more
Stroll, Meander
Saunter, Mosey
Gaze and Gander
Shoot the breeze
Muse a minute
Catch a moment
while you’re in it
Mark Bird
The Beauty of Lingering
This mindfulness poem for kids is an invitation to embrace slowness—to pause, to notice, to simply be. There is magic in taking your time, whether it’s lingering over a morning cup of coffee, watching the clouds drift by, or feeling the warmth of the sun on your skin.
Slowing down doesn’t mean wasting time; it means making the most of it. When we move too quickly, life becomes a blur. But when we dawdle, we see the details—the bees buzzing between blossoms, the way the wind plays with the leaves, the rhythm of our own breath.
Mindfulness in Motion
Slowing down isn’t just about stillness; it’s about being present in whatever we do. It’s in the meandering walks without a destination, the moments spent listening to the rain, the quiet contemplation of a sunset. It’s about allowing ourselves to experience life rather than just rush through it.
So, I encourage you: dawdle more. Take an extra moment to appreciate the world around you. Let go of urgency, just for a little while, and see what unfolds.
How do you slow down and savour the moment? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Write or share your own mindfulness poem for kids - whether you're a Once Then kid or a Still Now kid.
They're the same thing anyway.
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