Mindfulness for Children 5 to 11 yo in School
An 8-week program to help children develop increased calmness, patience, and the ability to self-console.
This program is specifically designed for children 5 to 11 years old, using relevant real-life examples so that they can connect with the learning and implement it into their daily lives. For younger children (5-7) some lessons are slightly shorter and the workbook features drawing activities.
Topics of the 16 sessions:
- Mindful Body & Listening
- Mindful Breathing
- Send kind thoughts
- Being mindful of our body
- Anchor words
- Generosity
- Thoughts
- Mindful seeing
- Kind at recess
- Emotions
- Slow Movements
- Gratitude
- Mindful Walking
- Mindful Eating
- Take a test mindfully
- The end, 2 + 2
What we do in each session
Except the 1st class where I introduce the program, each session is set as follows:
1. Ring the chime and 1 to 2 min of mindful breathing
2. I ask them if they practiced the technique from the previous session
3. I introduce what we’ll learn in that session, including some questions for them to answer
4. Practice time
5. Time to share what they noticed
6. Questions (if any)
7. Conclusion of what we just learned
8. Invite them to practice for next session, in a different setting than the classroom
9. Ring the chime + 3 mindful breaths
At the end of the class, they will have 1 or 2 pages to complete in their workbook (a reminder of what they just learned) that they will do with the teacher at their own pace.
Children love the chime and the workbook!
What children have to say about this program
Many times when I’m angry, I hurt others. This helps me not be angry.
When my daddy annoys me, I calm down by breathing and then my dad doesn't annoy me anymore.
When I told my dad I wanted chocolate and he told me to wait until my birthday, I used mindfulness to calm down.
Program Details
This is a 16-session program. Each interactive session is 15-20 minutes long.
All programs include:
- 1 chime for the class
- 1 letter for parents
- 1 letter for teachers
- 1 Mindfulness guide for teachers
- 1 PDF Mindfulness workbook per student
- 1 post program self-assessment form
- Access to pre-recorded program on Podia, for 1 school year
Urgent matter: Smartphone Free Childhood
Delivery Options
This program can be delivered live virtually via zoom anywhere in the world – or through pre-recorded online learning via Podia. (The program and content are the same.)
Live Virtual Program with Laure
- 16 live virtual Zoom sessions with Laure
- Access to 16-session video program on Podia for a school year
Note: I only have 12 spots per trimester for live virtual programs. These spaces tend to fill quickly, so if you are interested in having a live virtual program at your school, contact me sooner rather than later.
Pre-recorded Online Learning Only
- Access to 16-session video program on Podia for a school year
This version has the most flexibility – teachers can follow the program at their own pace throughout the year.
Individual live sessions are available for $50 +GST each.
Mixed
- 8 live virtual Zoom sessions with Laure
- Access to 16-session video program on Podia for a school year
This version allows some flexibility for teachers while also giving students a chance to meet Laure and ask questions.
Note: I only have 12 spots per trimester for live virtual programs. These spaces tend to fill quickly, so if you are interested in having a live virtual program at your school, contact me sooner rather than later.
All programs are available in French or English and are ideal for French Immersion.
I recognize that the curriculum are from MindfulSchools.