Very often we tell our children to “calm down” or to “relax” but do we show them how? Our Mindful Kids Programme at The Baby Room introduces children to mindfulness in a fun way, fostering the development of those calming and relaxation skills. Over the course of four weeks, our Breathing Buddies will help us connect with our breath, while our Spider Hero Super Senses encourage us to notice what our senses are bringing to us. Weather Reports and Gratitude Practices will help us to identify our feelings in a safe, supported environment. Physical craft activities such as Mindful Colouring and the making of a Mind Jar give our practice of a sometimes abstract concept, a more concrete basis.
Mindfulness can help develop our children’s concentration and self-awareness, providing tools to help calm down and to make better decisions.
Studies find that children benefit from learning mindfulness in terms of improved cognitive outcomes, social-emotional skills, and wellbeing. These benefits may lead to long-term improvements in life, such as improved education, employment, crime, substance abuse and mental health outcomes in adulthood.
