Our Signature Program

for children and youths

In an increasingly busy curriculum, our program is not another thing to fit into an already full day - it offers opportunities to pause, connect, explore and simply be. Each lesson is expertly curated to teach a distinct Social & Emotional Learning skill. We employ a three-tiered methodology, where we facilitate learning and internalisation through action and reflection. In doing so, we endeavour to deliver these skills and lessons to children and youths in a relatable, age-appropriate, fun and engaging way. Some of the teaching approaches that we utilise include storytelling, experiential learning, journaling and reflection, and the consideration approach (i.e. adopting the perspective of another person).

Our three-tiered methodology includes:

Learn: Our program is heavily backed by neuroscience research, where concepts and theories will be introduced via models and frameworks. Short videos and real-life examples will be used for discussion to deepen understanding.
Activity: We believe in experiential learning to aid with knowledge internalisation. There will be hands-on activities such as arts and craft (e.g. breathing wand, glitter bottle, gratitude jar), and individual worksheets (for journaling and reflection).
Try it Yourself: Each lesson includes Home Practices for children to explore, and help support them in making connections between what they learn in class and application to their daily lives. These may be done on their own or with a trusted person. Parents, siblings or caregivers may enjoy these practices too.

These will be tailored accordingly depending on the age group. We cater separate sessions for preschoolers (4-6yo), primary schools (7-12), and youths (13-19).

Course Outline

Our Amazing Brain

Explore the concept of neuroplasticity and how the brain can be changed depending on how we train our minds
Introduce the idea of the mind and brain as separated but connected
Learn about the 4 key areas of the brain (prefrontal cortex, amygdala, insular, hippocampus)

Mindfulness & Me

Introduce concept of mindfulness and discover ways to develop it
Explore how attention can move around, what it is like to direct the attention, and how it can be trained with simple tools
Understand what it means to be on autopilot
Recognise the choices we make each day and being aware when we make them

Understanding Emotions

§Learn to recognise and name emotions when they arise
Explore what happens in our bodies when we feel a certain emotion, and how that manifests physically for us
Recognise that we all wobble, and explore ways to steady ourselves through emotional regulation strategies

Bouncing Back

Learn what resiliency is, why it is important, and discover strategies to develop it
Understand what happens in our amygdala which triggers the 'fight, flight, or freeze’ mode
Develop a growth mindset to reach our fullest potential
Discover the power of gratitude
Build resilience, self-esteem and confidence in navigating challenges skilfully

Building Relationships

Explore the power of a positive relationship, and what it means to be a good friend and role model
Learn what empathy is, and how it can help us connect with others
Appreciate diversity and learn how to respect others

Social Awareness

Develop skills to communicate respectfully and effectively with others
Practise active listening skills and learn to read non-verbal cues
Understand the nature of conflicts and the importance of addressing them constructively
Understand how to read social cues

Know what our Program isn't

Not adult mindfulness

Our course time is much shorter (60-90 minutes per lesson), and each practice much briefer. This is intentionally designed to be age-appropriate and relevant for children and youths.

Not therapy

Our program is meant to be education rather than therapy. It is not meant to address serious mental health or behavioural problems, though it can often help with difficult emotional states.

Not religious

We are completely and unreservedly secular, without being tied to any religion.

We might explore mindful movement to meet a specific objective, such as doing a mindful stretch to get children out of their seats and sensing their bodies more deeply.

Not visualisation

We do not use any visualisation techniques to take the mind to another place. Instead, it is about helping children to experience and be with whatever is happening to them in any moment, even if that is anger, sadness, or fear.