Creative Mindfulness For Schools

In The Classroom

This is a gentle, joyful way to support student wellbeing.

Workshops and classes are taught in a secular way, outside any spiritual context.

They promote positive mental health and wellbeing.

They give children the tools to feel calm, connected, and confident both inside and outside the classroom.

Through a playful blend of mindfulness and creativity, students explore big feelings in a safe and fun way.

Whether you're planning a special event or looking for ongoing support for emotional wellbeing, these sessions bring something truly meaningful to your school.

Workshops can be delivered as one-off visits or 6-week programs tailored to your goals.

Sessions are tailored and ideal for Wellbeing Week or if you're organising a Sports Day.

They are perfect for supporting students as they start a new school year.

Each session is designed to meet children exactly where they are, offering calm, connection, and creativity.

Find Out More Or Make A Booking

What I Offer

Each session is built around the foundations of creative mindfulness, an approach that combines evidence-based mindfulness practices with creative and fun activities. Children engage in:

Mini Mindfulness Practices
Affirmations
Games
Art & Crafts
Meditation
Movement
Breathing
Stories
Visualisation
Relaxation
Discussion

Why Schools Love These Workshops

Schools today are supporting children through growing emotional and behavioural challenges. These workshops:

Help students self-regulate and return to a calm, focused state.
Reduce anxiety and overwhelm in the classroom.
Foster empathy, connection, and resilience.
Support transitions and changes (e.g. new school year, class moves).
Create a nurturing, positive school culture that prioritises wellbeing.

Contact Me

Resources To Use And Share

Teachers will receives a pack of easy-to-use digital resources to extend the benefits of the session beyond the day itself:

A list of mini mindfulness practices to weave into the school day and simple tools to support calm transitions, ideal for morning starts,
post-break resets or mindful endings to the day.
A colourful set of printable mindfulness posters and positive affirmations for display or for group discussion.
A curated list of recommended videos and apps for continued practice.
Mindfulness based activity sheets and colouring pages to print out.
Take Home Sheets to encourage students to share mindfulness practices with parents and guardians. A great way to spark a chat about what they have learned and continue it at home!

Get More Information

Overview of Workshops

1. Block of 5 Weekly Sessions

A weekly 30 or 40 minute session over 5 weeks building emotional regulation, creativity and calm through progressive mindfulness practices and activities. Options include:
Mindful Me: A Journey to Calm
A comprehensive five-week program exploring a variety of mindfulness techniques and creative activities.
Kind Minds Club
Focuses on cultivating kindness, gratitude and self compassion through mindfulness practices and creative crafts over five weeks.
Breathe & Balance
Five weekly sessions designed to help children navigate emotions and improve focus through mindfulness techniques and mindful art.

Make A Booking

2. Themed Workshops

Longer single sessions for deep-dives into creative mindfulness through interactive and calming experiences. Each workshop is based on a different theme. Options include:
- - Mindful Moments
    A playful first step into calm and creativity. In this session, children will explore mini mindfulness practices and fun, crative activities.
  - Friendship Flow
    Exploring kindness, empathy and connection.
  - Feelings Are Friends
    Helping children recognise and accept all emotions through mindfulness and creative art.
  - The Gratitude Garden
    Exploring gratitude and noticing the good.
  - Worry Buddies
    Exploring worry with curiosity, creativity, and calm.

Make A Booking

3. Sports Day Program

Add a calming, creative twist to your school’s Sports Day with a joyful mindfulness station. It's a calm, welcoming space where every child feels included.
Sessions are adaptable for different age groups and can be set up as a rotating station throughout the day. Whether it's a full timetable or a drop-in option, this offering brings balance, inclusion, and a bit of mindful magic to your Sports Day celebrations.
These sessions offer children a chance to pause, reset, and reconnect between active events supporting wellbeing in a fun and accessible way. It includes a mix of:
1. - Mindfulness moments and breathing to reset and refocus.
  - Creative arts and crafts for gentle expression.
  - Positive affirmations and visualisations to boost confidence.
  - Light, mindful games that support emotional wellbeing.

Make A Booking

4. Wellbeing Events

Bring Creative Mindfulness into your school’s "Wellbeing Week" or "Wellbeing Day" with calming and uplifting workshops.

These sessions support emotional awareness and self-connection. The workshops can be booked as one-off classes or woven into a themed series to suit your school’s needs. Each session includes a thoughtful mix of activities such as:

Mini mindfulness practices to help children pause and tune in.
Breathing and visualisation to support calm and clarity.
Creative arts and reflection to explore thoughts and feelings.
Positive affirmations to build self-belief and kindness.
Opportunities for meaningful connection and gentle discussion.

Make A Booking

5. Parents Workshop

This is for parents in the schools I'm working with. The session is relaxed, and engaging. It is designed to give parents a clear understanding of what Creative Mindfulness is and how it supports children's emotional health. It is delivered in a 1 hour session.
I’ll share the science and benefits behind mindfulness for kids, explore the kinds of activities used with kids, and offer simple tools parents can try at home.
Using props, visuals, and a hands-on demo, I’ll walk parents through what their children will experience so they can see, feel, and understand the calming, creative world we’re building together.
It's a great opportunity for parents to ask questions, connect with the practice, and feel confident in the support their children are receiving.

Make A Booking

6. Teacher/SNA Sessions

This practical, engaging session introduces school staff to the principles and practices of Creative Mindfulness. I also bring my own 20 years of experience as a primary school teacher, so everything shared is rooted in real classroom life and what actually works day to day.
We’ll explore how mindfulness can help students regulate emotions, improve focus, and foster kindness and how staff can seamlessly integrate these techniques into the rhythm of the school day.
Through real-life examples, interactive demonstrations, and hands-on experiences, staff will:
- - - Learn the core elements of Creative Mindfulness and its benefits and try out simple breathing, movement, and creative exercises.
    - See how mindfulness supports learning, behaviour, and classroom connection and discover how these practices align with SPHE and wellbeing goals.
    - Gain confidence to introduce gentle, mindfulness practices in their own way
This session can be run as part of a staff meeting, Croke Park hour, training day, or wellbeing initiative.

Make A Booking

7. Tailored Programs

A bespoke stand alone session or block of sessions built around your unique needs.

You choose the focus: transitions, teamwork, friendship, emotions, etc.
I create a fully personalised five week program or one-off workshop to meet your needs.
Includes a consultation call to help shape your session.
Adapted for any age group or class dynamic.
Includes takeaway resources for teachers and students.

Make A Booking

My Approach

Calm

I create a peaceful space where children can slow down, self-regulate, and reconnect with themselves.

Compassion

I meet every child with empathy, helping them feel seen, safe, and accepted just as they are.

Experience

With nearly 20 years as a primary teacher, I understand classroom dynamics and school life deeply.

Collaborative

I work alongside teachers, listening carefully and adapting to your school's unique needs.

Passionate

I believe wholeheartedly in the power of mindfulness to support children’s growth and wellbeing.

Empowering

My sessions help children build lifelong tools for emotional resilience, confidence, and calm.

Understanding

As a teacher and a mother, I bring warmth, insight, and lived experience to every interaction.

Prepared

Every session is thoughtfully planned and well-organised to support the needs of each class.

Bookings

Booking a workshop or block of sessions is simple. You can reach out directly by email at aoife@yourjoyfulself.ie
or give me a call on 087 617 7831.

l'll then arrange a meeting in person, a phone call or a Zoom call to discuss your needs, goals, and age group.

From there, I’ll recommend the workshop that best fits, or we’ll co-create a tailored experience just for your school or class

All content is thoughtfully adapted to suit different age levels, class sizes, and themes.

Whether you’re supporting a specific need or just want to introduce mindfulness in a creative, gentle way, we’ll find the perfect fit together.

Page updated

Google Sites

Report abuse