11/06/2026
Yesterday, around 150 children had the opportunity to learn mindfulness skills in a fun, engaging, and playful way.
As part of a Health and Wellbeing Week organised by the school, I delivered mindfulness-based activities to approximately 150 children aged 8–12 years old.
If I ever had any doubt about whether children need mindfulness as they grow up, that doubt has completely disappeared.
What struck me most was how easily the children recognised the ways these activities could support them in their daily lives—both at school and at home. No one had to convince them.
And yes, children can stay still when stillness becomes a game or a challenge.
They can practice mindful breathing without becoming bored when it's presented in a way that feels fun, relatable, and meaningful to them (squishies were definitely a favourite!).
What impressed me even more was their willingness to engage and share. When children feel safe, they open up. They spoke about what stresses them, what frustrates them, what makes them angry, and the challenges they face with attention and listening.
They were curious, thoughtful, and incredibly open to learning skills that can help them navigate life as they grow.
Together, we explored listening skills, different ways of practising mindful breathing, kindness and self-kindness, staying still, and even how the brain works—thanks to the Barking Puppy! 🐶
Some teachers were amazed by how long the children could remain calm, quiet, and focused. 😊 Spoiler: teachers need these tools too.
Skills such as emotional regulation, calming the mind and body, paying attention, listening deeply, and showing kindness are not "extras"—they are life skills. They deserve a place in our children's everyday lives.
This is why I am so passionate about sharing mindfulness far and wide. Every child deserves to grow up with self-worth, self-acceptance, resilience, compassion, and the confidence to navigate life's challenges.
