.breathe
Ages 9-14
.breathe is a four-session programme aimed at the school ‘transition’ years of ages 9-14. It can be taught as part of a broader Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) curriculum or as part of a ‘transition-specific’ programme in Years 5-9.
As part of this, .breathe offers an opportunity for both the teacher and students to ‘dip their toes in mindfulness’, exploring the ways in which this might support them through the highs and lows of adolescent life.
In particular, .breathe explores issues around:
Working with the capacity of attention; exploring how we can work with a wandering mind.
Why humans worry, and how to support ourselves when we do so.
Sleep – why it is important and what to do if we struggle to sleep well.
Being with others – the opportunities and challenges of working skilfully with friendships and other relationships, both in person and online.
Working with the capacity of attention; exploring how we can work with a wandering mind.
Why humans worry, and how to support ourselves when we do so.
Sleep – why it is important and what to do if we struggle to sleep well.
Being with others – the opportunities and challenges of working skilfully with friendships and other relationships, both in person and online.
Each session includes:
Exploration of the function and structure of key areas of the brain involved in daily experience
Introductory mindfulness practices
Animations
Discussions
Exercises they can try in their own time
Exploration of the function and structure of key areas of the brain involved in daily experience
Introductory mindfulness practices
Animations
Discussions
Exercises they can try in their own time
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the program?
The .breathe program consists of 4 weekly sessions, each lasting 30-45 minutes. - Who can participate?
The program is designed for children aged 9 to 14. - Where is it held?
In schools, educational centers, or other suitable spaces. - What are the origins of .breathe?
The .breathe program was developed by MiSP in response to the specific needs of students in school transition years, based on research and practical experience in teaching mindfulness to children and young people.
Registrations
Interested in bringing .breathe to your school or institution?
Contact us to learn more about how to implement this unique program and transform the way children handle everyday challenges.
📧 Email: info@estudiodaalma.pt
Note: This program can be adapted to different school and extracurricular contexts.
“Teaching mindfulness in schools promotes emotional resilience, focus, and a better ability to cope with challenges, helping young people thrive in the modern world.”
Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn
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