Learning to understand emotions, manage stress, build real friendships, and treat yourself and others with kindness — skills that shape everything else.
Ages 5–12CASEL-Aligned3:00–5:00 PM1–2 days/weekMax 1:15 ratio
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
01
Self-Awareness — recognising emotions, values, and strengths
02
Self-Management — regulating emotions, managing stress, and setting goals
03
Social Awareness — understanding and empathising with others
04
Relationship Skills — building and maintaining healthy connections
05
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
Mindora
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