Rainbow Slide To Dreamland

Help your little one gently wind down with this imaginative bedtime meditation. They'll be guided through calming breaths before embarking on a magical journey—sliding down a rainbow filled with vibrant colors, rich sensory details, and positive affirmations.

Rooted in evidence-based practices that support nervous system regulation, this meditation helps all children ease into rest, especially those who benefit from a little extra support to settle their minds and bodies.

Transcript

Welcome!

It's Julie and I'm so glad you're here.

Today we're going on a magical mind adventure together as we slide down a beautiful rainbow.

As we get ready to rest,

Is there anything nearby like a favorite blanket,

Stuffed animal,

Or something special that helps you feel safe and cozy?

If so,

Go ahead and grab that now.

And if you don't need anything,

See if you can just get as comfortable as possible.

Once you're all cozy,

Take a nice slow breath in through your nose and gently let it out.

Let your eyes close gently or find one still point to focus your eyes on.

Imagine in front of you is the biggest,

Most colorful rainbow you've ever seen.

This is a safe and peaceful rainbow just for you.

It stretches all the way up into the sky and guess what?

There's a magic slide right down the middle of it.

Now let's climb up to the top.

Reach your arms up high.

Step,

Step,

Step.

You can feel the soft,

Fluffy clouds under your feet as you climb the rainbow.

You made it to the top.

Look around.

You can see everything.

Little houses,

Trees,

And maybe even a bird flying by.

Let's sit down at the very top of the rainbow slide.

Are you ready to go?

On your mark,

Get set,

Go!

Wee!

Down we go.

Zooming through the red stripe,

So warm and bright.

Now orange,

Like a big,

Juicy orange.

Next is yellow.

Wow,

It's as bright as the Sun.

And here comes green,

Like the grass we run and play on.

Wee!

Into blue,

As soft and cool as the sky.

And purple,

So deep and sparkly,

Like pure magic.

Feel the wind in your hair as you slide faster and faster.

Can you hear the whooshing sound?

Say to yourself,

I am smart.

I am kind.

I am brave.

Now the slide slows and you gently land on the softest,

Fluffiest cloud.

It cushions you beautifully,

Warm and cozy.

The cloud bounces just a little and a soft smile comes to your lips.

Take a slow deep breath in and gently breathe out.

Feel your whole body start to relax,

Softening your face,

Your shoulders,

Your arms,

Your tummy,

Your back,

Your legs,

And all the way down to your feet.

Now imagine you're wrapped in your favorite blanket,

Snuggled up on this warm,

Peaceful cloud,

Safe,

Calm,

And so very loved.

Now your body and mind can rest.

If there's anything else that you would like to imagine,

Feel free to picture that now.

Drift into sleep,

Sweet one,

Sweet dreams.