They would often sit down near me, and imitate my meditating, or they would color or have a few minutes of quiet time. (attachmentparenting.org)
When you feel overwhelmed, you're better off saying something softer, like, «Mommy needs a few minutes of quiet time,» or «Give me a few minutes to think through this problem.» (thespruce.com)
If you want your kids to have a few minutes of quiet time, get this Easter Maze printable created by Patchimals. (kidzactivities.net)