When You Don't Get Picked

Feeling left out can really hurt — especially when you don't get picked to play, join a group, or take part in something you were hoping for.

This gentle meditation helps children pause, breathe, and move through the feeling of not being chosen. Using simple mindfulness techniques — breathing, visualization, and quiet affirmations — kids are guided to understand their feelings, find calm, and remember that they still matter.

This episode supports children with: 

— Feeling left out or not picked 

— Social challenges at school or at play 

— Disappointment and hurt feelings 

— Building confidence and emotional resilience

Designed for ages 5–10, this meditation is perfect for home, the classroom, or anytime a child needs a moment to reset.

✨ Part of the Mini Meditations for Kids series — short, calming meditations for children, one breath at a time.

Created in collaboration with Tara Segree, educator and mindfulness practitioner with 17+ years of experience supporting children's emotional wellbeing.

🌿 More mindfulness tools: papergirls.com/meditations

'Mini Meditations for Kids', named one of Common Sense Media’s Best Kids Podcasts of the Year, helps children ages 5–10 calm their bodies, focus their minds, and build confidence through short, 5-minute guided meditations.

Produced by 'The Paper Girls Show'—4-star rated by Common Sense Media and multi-award-winning—this trusted mindfulness series offers calming practices for bedtime routines, emotional regulation, classroom mindfulness, and everyday transitions.

For relaxation and educational purposes only. Not medical or therapeutic advice. Please consult a qualified professional for health concerns.

Explore free videos, printable guides, and teaching tools: www.minimeditationsforkids.com | www.papergirls.com/meditations

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