Skills for Calmer Kids
This short, on demand course is for those interested in learning about mindfulness and ways to introduce it to children. It is suitable for parents, school teachers and other professionals working with children including yoga and mindfulness teachers.
No previous experience of mindfulness or meditation is necessary to attend.
Course Information
The course consists of four hours of lectures including videos, audio, and audio-visual presentations. There are handouts and quizzes to support and test your learning.
In this course you will learn:
- What is mindfulness
- How to explain it to children
- The benefits for all ages
- Developing your own practice first
- Ways to maintain a practice
- Simple neuroscience
- Mindful movement activities
- Breath awareness activities
- Creative mindfulness activities
- Mindful relaxation
Testimonials
I just wanted to say big thank you for the course. It was thoroughly enjoyable and interesting and I am already putting much of what I learned into pracitce.
Lorna , Mindfulness Teacher
Thank you for such a wonderful course. I really have thoroughly enjoyed it and can't wait to put it into practice :)
Urvi, Parent
Thank you for a fantastic course. I feel very inspired and excited to share these wonderful ideas with children (and adults!)
Sarah, Primary Teacher
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