Paws-B
Ages 7-11

Paws b [pause be] is one of the leading mindfulness curricula for children aged 7 to 11 in schools, initially developed in collaboration with experienced teachers from Pen y Bryn School and senior mindfulness trainers and researchers from the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice, Bangor University, in Wales.
The lessons are flexible and varied, and can be taught in twelve sessions of 30 to 60 minutes or grouped in pairs, conducted over six sessions. The aim is to connect the learning from all the lessons with other aspects of the school curriculum whenever possible, such as music, sports, arts, drama, forming lines to enter the classroom, school trips, residentials, and other possibilities.

Lesson One – Our Amazing Brain
Exploring how mindfulness can help us to train our minds to change our brain.
Introducing 4 key areas of the brain, beginning with the Prefrontal Cortex
Lesson Two – Making Choices.
Learning how mindfulness can help us to concentrate when we need to
Recognising the choices we make each day and the impact these have on our lives
Lesson Three – Puppy Training
Exploring how the attention can move around, narrow down or broaden out in focus.
Learning about how the attention is also like a puppy, but can be trained with an attitude of kindness, patience and repetition
Lesson Four – Everyday Mindfulness
Understanding what it means to be on ‘autopilot’
Learning about the role of the hippocampus and how it links new experiences to old ones
Lesson Five – Noticing The Wobble
Recognising that we all ‘wobble’, and explore ways to steady ourselves
Learning about the Insula’s role in recognising different body states in ourselves and others and how they relate to mood
Lesson Six – Finding A Steady Place
Exploring practices that steady our attention in the lower half of the body
Learning to recognise moods in ourselves and others
Lesson Seven – Working With Difficulty
Exploring the idea of reactivity – what looks and feels like
Learning about the amygdala and its role in ‘fight, flight or freeze’
Lesson Eight – Choosing Your Path
Learning how to nurture attitudes of curiosity, kindness, and openness to experiences
Understanding the importance of keeping the mind and body safe and healthy through noticing choice points, and choosing to respond where appropriate
Lesson Nine – The Storytelling Mind
Discussing what a thought is, and learning to recognise them as they arise
Noticing some of the habits of our mind – e.g. ways the mind tries to fix difficulties by over-thinking
Lesson Ten – Stepping Back
Learning about how thoughts can be connected to body, emotions and urges/actions
Exploring ways to step back and be present moment-focused when the mind is telling us stories
Lesson Eleven – Growing Happiness
Discussing how we can best nurture ourselves and others
Understanding how we can sometimes create space and choices around happiness
Lesson Twelve – The Yum Factor
Exploring specific ways to savour happiness
Learning about how happiness, kindness and gratitude are connected
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is the program?
The PawsB program consists of 12 weekly sessions, each lasting 30-45 minutes. - Who can participate?
The program is designed for children aged 7 to 11. - Where is it held?
In schools, educational centers, or other suitable spaces.
Registrations
Interested in bringing Paws-B 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.
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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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