Like A Turtle

Worksheet Description

The “Like A Turtle” mindfulness worksheet invites students to engage in a guided visualization exercise, exploring the sensations of embodying a turtle. At the top, there is a line for students to write their names, anchoring the exercise in personal experience. The worksheet is adorned with a cheerful illustration of a turtle, setting a playful tone for the activity. The title “Inside | Outside” indicates the focus of the exercise on internal and external awareness, using the metaphor of a turtle withdrawing into its shell.

Students are instructed to close their eyes and imagine themselves as turtles, paying close attention to the imagined physical sensations of a shell on their back and the feeling of their neck and limbs as they move like a turtle. This imaginative play encourages students to explore the concept of ‘Inside’, relating to their internal state as they visualize being inside the turtle’s shell. Subsequent prompts guide the students to consider the ‘Outside’ by reflecting on the differences and similarities between being a turtle and their own human experiences. This creative approach to mindfulness helps students explore their internal landscape and the connection to their external environment in a fun and engaging way.