Mindora Kids · Burnaby

Mindfulness & Social Skills

Learning to understand emotions, manage stress, build real friendships, and treat yourself and others with kindness — skills that shape everything else.

Ages 5–12CASEL-Aligned1 hr session1–2 days/week$10/session · $60 / 6 sessions

What children practice

Mindfulness & Breathing

Age-appropriate techniques from balloon breathing to box breathing — with the neuroscience explained to older children.

Emotional Literacy

A rich vocabulary for feelings — because children who can name emotions precisely regulate them more effectively.

Self-Regulation

Recognising when you're overwhelmed and applying a practiced tool before reacting. Responding, not just reacting.

Empathy

Through stories and role-play, children practise imagining how others feel — a teachable, measurable skill.

Conflict Resolution

A structured peace path: breathe → use "I" statements → listen → find what both people need → agree.

Friendship Skills

Joining groups, including others, disagreeing respectfully, and repairing relationships after conflict.

How sessions are structured

Check-in

Group check-in circle

A brief check-in with a word, emotion card, or number. Normalises expression and helps educators notice who may need support. Never forced.

Core block

Skill practice

Focused activity on the weekly theme — mindfulness, role-play, guided reflection, or discussion. Always age-appropriate.

Skills, not therapy

Connection

Closing activity

A cooperative game or partner activity that builds trust and belonging. Every session ends warm and connected.

Take-home tools

Breathing Card

Illustrated techniques children can use independently at home.

Feelings Chart

A daily check-in tool for home use, reinforcing emotional vocabulary.

Family Tip Sheets

Each week's skill explained, with suggestions for how to reinforce it at home.

Reflection Journal

For children aged 8–12 — building self-awareness and growth mindset over the term.

The CASEL framework

Self-Awareness — recognising emotions, values, and strengths

Self-Management — regulating emotions, managing stress, and setting goals

Social Awareness — understanding and empathising with others

Relationship Skills — building and maintaining healthy connections

Responsible Decision-Making — thoughtful, ethical choices about behaviour

Great for children who…

Struggle with big emotions or difficulty managing frustration

Find friendships or social situations challenging

Experience anxiety or worry that affects their daily life

Would benefit from a growth mindset and resilience practices

Thrive with structured, warm group environments