Professional Training in the Applied use of Mindfulness for 7-11 year olds

Programme designed to train you in incorporating Mindfulness into your Primary School or Youth Organisation

Mindful Kids

Content of the Programme

  • Content: 4 Week Interactive Online Programme
  • Skill level: Beginners
  •  Time: Online – 20 hours
  • ​ Includes:
  • Scientifically proven material delivered over 4 weeks
  • Access to class Learning Management System
  • Downloadable meditations to enjoy on your computer, tablet or smartphone
  • Discussion Forum for participants to motivate each other and share ideas
  • Highly experienced Guiding teacher in Education online to answer questions and access assignments
  • Manual on how to play each of the games included on the course
  • Certificate of completion: Professional Training in the Applied Use of Mindfulness for 7 – 11 year olds

Course Description

This is a 20 hour online training course which prepares participants to teach Mindfulness to 7-11 year olds. It has a strong emphasis on experiential learning both in the games and fun activities introduced while also focusing on participants’ personal understanding of Mindfulness and the development of their own personal mindfulness practice.
Each lesson is divided into two distinct parts: the exploration of various facets of Mindfulness from a personal perspective and from the viewpoint of the child. Personal Mindfulness practice is introduced from a theoretical and practical perspective which includes personal Mindfulness practice at the end of each session. Each new facet of Mindfulness from a child’s perspective is explored by introducing games and exercises which take between 1 and 5 minutes to practice. On completion of this course you will have a good understanding of what Mindfulness is coupled with having the beginnings of your own Mindfulness practice which is an important component to passing on the learning. You will also be in the position to introduce simple mindfulness techniques to children straight away. This course will bring you through each step of the journey from just giving it a go to full training for your school.
The initial lessons focus on cultivating intention, attention and attitude (the 3 axioms of Mindfulness). As the course progresses, children are introduced to the breath as an anchor to handle difficult thoughts and emotions. Finally compassion and self compassion is introduced as a means to develop kindness towards themselves and others.
This is a tutor led course and is carried out online in a user friendly manner – you don’t need to be online at a specific time – you self pace within each week.
Please note the course is open for a further two weeks after the end date should you require extra time to finish the course.

Who is this course aimed at?

This Professional Training in the Applied Use of Mindfulness is aimed at participants who are interested in teaching Mindfulness to 7 – 11 year olds. It will be of particular benefit to primary teachers, school principals, learning support staff and youth workers. The British Mindfulness Institute will provide a Certificate of Attendance as evidence of further professional education.

Research

An extensive body of academic research supports the benefits of mindfulness practice for mental performance, emotional wellbeing, physical health and more. Recent developments from the field of neuroscience show that mindfulness practice produces positive changes in the structure and functioning of the brain

What makes the Professional Training in the Applied Use of Mindfulness for 7- 11 year olds unique?

  • Tuition on how to impart the gift of Mindfulness to 7 – 11 year olds is delivered in a flexible manner online
  •  Our methods are based around games and fun in order to increase engagement and learning of the skills
  •  In understanding the current workloads of teachers and youth workers, our methods can be slotted into current classroom timetables seamlessly
  •  We provide you with tuition on developing your own Mindfulness practice and self-care
  •  Our guiding Mindfulness in Education teacher is highly experienced in bringing Mindfulness to this age group

What are the requirements?

  •  It is important for you to be able to find the time to do your own Mindfulness practice during the course – this aspect of the course will require a commitment of approximately 15 to 30 minutes a day
  •  Each week you are required to complete a short assignment (approx 150 words) recapping on your learning

Curriculum

Week 1
  •  What is Mindfulness? – tools to explain this to children
  •  Intention, Attention & Attitude – the practice of paying attention to the present moment
  •   Overcoming rejections & resistance
  •   Engaging in your own daily practice
Week 2
  • ​Neurobiology of Mindfulness
  •  The mind/body connection
  •  The Body Scan
  •  Engaging in your own daily practice
Week 3
  • ​Cultivating gratitude
  •  Handling difficult thoughts and emotions
  •  Mindfulness of relationships
  •  Engaging in your own daily practice
Week 4
  • ​Neuroscience and Empathy
  •  Kindness to self and others
  •  Engaging in your own daily practice

Curriculum

Testimonials

This course has helped our whole class culture shift toward kindness and self-awareness.

Daniel Young Montessori Educator

I’ve seen my students become calmer and more focused thanks to the practices I learned.

Daniel Hall School Counsellor

It gave me language and structure to bring emotional literacy into everyday teaching.

Isaac Martin School Principal

This course changed how I teach transitions, and the kids actually look forward to them now.

Mason Garcia Art Therapist

The bite-sized strategies fit so easily into my school’s daily routine.

Maya Ibrahim Special Needs Assistant

This course was incredibly practical. I use what I learned every single day.

Sarah Foster Family Therapist

I’ve seen my students become calmer and more focused thanks to the practices I learned.

Owen Xu Montessori Educator

I only wish I’d had this training sooner in my career.

Ella Patel Parenting Coach

I’ve done a lot of CPD, but this training stands out for its compassion and clarity.

Olivia Thompson Family Therapist

This course changed how I teach transitions, and the kids actually look forward to them now.

Emily Quinn Education Policy Advisor

I finally have a way to address anxiety in my students that’s gentle and effective.

Ella Thompson Occupational Therapist

The course gave me tools that work in real-world school settings with young kids.

James Davis Family Therapist

Such an insightful course—deep, but totally doable within a busy school schedule.

Zoe Ibrahim Child Psychologist

Teaching mindfulness to kids aged 7–11 is now the most joyful part of my job.

Leo Brown Child Development Specialist

This training transformed how I approach emotional regulation in my classroom.

Noah Thompson Mindfulness Coach

I only wish I’d had this training sooner in my career.

Chloe Kim Curriculum Developer

I’ve seen my students become calmer and more focused thanks to the practices I learned.

Daniel Clark Education Policy Advisor

I feel more patient, grounded, and equipped to support my students emotionally.

Sophia Clark Curriculum Developer

Such an insightful course—deep, but totally doable within a busy school schedule.

Nathan Zimmerman Art Therapist

Such an insightful course—deep, but totally doable within a busy school schedule.

Isaac Evans Social Worker

What a powerful reminder that mindfulness isn’t just for adults—it belongs in primary classrooms.

Grace Vega Montessori Educator

The bite-sized strategies fit so easily into my school’s daily routine.

Logan Anderson Child Development Specialist

The course gave me tools that work in real-world school settings with young kids.

Lucas Martin Curriculum Developer

This training transformed how I approach emotional regulation in my classroom.

Aria Upton School Principal

The course gave me tools that work in real-world school settings with young kids.

Maya Lopez Curriculum Developer

The modules on breathwork and presence were perfect for helping 7–11 year olds thrive.

James O'Reilly Occupational Therapist

This course has helped our whole class culture shift toward kindness and self-awareness.

Emma Singh Special Needs Assistant

This training transformed how I approach emotional regulation in my classroom.

Grace Vega Child Psychologist

This course changed how I teach transitions, and the kids actually look forward to them now.

James Foster Mindfulness Coach

Parents have even told me they’ve noticed a difference in their children’s stress levels.

Jack Thompson Art Therapist

This course changed how I teach transitions, and the kids actually look forward to them now.

Logan Clark Art Therapist

I feel more patient, grounded, and equipped to support my students emotionally.

Owen Martin Social Worker

This course was incredibly practical. I use what I learned every single day.

Liam Kim Montessori Educator

The course gave me tools that work in real-world school settings with young kids.

Daniel Lopez School Counsellor

Parents have even told me they’ve noticed a difference in their children’s stress levels.

Henry Anderson Child Psychologist

Teaching mindfulness to kids aged 7–11 is now the most joyful part of my job.

Grace Hall Mindfulness Coach

The course gave me tools that work in real-world school settings with young kids.

Olivia Upton School Principal

I appreciated how developmentally appropriate the tools were for this age group.

Liam Vega Speech and Language Therapist

This course changed how I teach transitions, and the kids actually look forward to them now.

Emma Clark Social Worker

This course was incredibly practical. I use what I learned every single day.

Olivia Lopez Occupational Therapist