Mindfulness for Children

This Mindfulness for Children class has been specifically written for teachers or class facilitators to help them with exercises and techniques for the development of mindful awareness in younger children, in particular children aged 6-10 years. It can also be adapted to provide valuable skills for parents and carers too.

While we tend to think of mindfulness as being effective for adults, there are incredible benefits that can be gained when children of all ages learn the basics of being mindful. Even those children who are just starting school can begin to understand what it means and to start to apply the lessons learned in everyday life. By learning when young, the message of mindfulness is likely to become an integral part of everyday life thereafter.

In addition, mindfulness can enhance learning, developing awareness and clarity of mind in far greater depth than might be considered possible. This class is designed for teachers to choose the tasks most relevant to their school children but importantly, to have fun with the lessons. By doing so the tasks can help facilitate and create change in the youngest of minds.