Mindful Play Days
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Mindful Play Days are a unique and engaging experience that combines the joy of play with the transformative power of mindfulness. These sessions are dedicated to fostering a sense of community, unlocking creativity, and promoting cognitive development through play. Created with Yolonda Deon's 3 C's of Play Framework in mind, these sessions fuse Community, Creativity, and Cognitive Development into an experience that will nurture holistic well-being. It's CIRCLE- TIME for big kids!
Mindful Play Days provide a distinctive and enriching experience for kids, teens, and tweens, seamlessly blending the joy of play with the transformative power of mindfulness, promoting holistic well-being and positive mental health.
kids, tweens and teens
School | K- 12
BENEFITS
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Community Building: Mindful Play Days create a sense of community by bringing children together to share the joy of play in a mindful and interactive environment.
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Stress Reduction: Engaging in mindful play helps reduce stress levels, promotes relaxation, and fosters a positive mental state.
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Emotional Well-being: Mindful play promotes emotional well-being by providing a space for self-expression, emotional regulation, and a positive outlet for emotions.
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Mindfulness Skills: Children learn and practice mindfulness techniques, which can be applied in everyday life to enhance focus, attention, and overall mindfulness.
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Physical Activity: activities involve physical movement, contributing to physical well-being and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
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Positive Social Interactions: Mindful Play Days encourage positive social interactions, communication, and collaboration among participants, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Improved Focus and Attention: Mindful play activities require concentration and focus, contributing to the improvement of attention span and focus in daily tasks.
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Mind-Body Connection: Engaging in mindful play promotes a strong mind-body connection, emphasizing the importance of being present and fully engaged in the moment.
HOW
IT WORKS
Booking a School | K- 12 Mindful Play Day with Yolonda Deon can be done in 8 easy steps!
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Every Mindful Play Day is structured with the optimum impact of your participants in mind.
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Time Frame:
2 Hours
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Session Outline
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Opening Circle Time
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Welcome and Introduction of Theming
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Mindfulness Exercise
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Breathing Exercise
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Themed Yoga PLAY Pose of the Day
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Movement PLAY Activity
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Sensory PLAY Activity (60 | 90 | 120 minute session)
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Game PLAY Activity
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Meditation
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Closing Circle Time
Step 3
CHOOSE MINDFUL PLAY DAY SESSION TYPE
One Day
Immerse your students in a rejuvenating experience designed to facilitate disconnection from stressors and connection with the present moment, fostering a renewed sense of camaraderie and well-being
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Weekly
A recurring oasis of joy and mindfulness carefully designed to foster community, unlock creativity, and promote cognitive development, providing a consistent source of holistic well-being every week.
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Monthly
A recurring session designed to cultivate a mindful connection through play, happening each month, offering a consistent opportunity for community building, creativity exploration, and cognitive development for a holistic well-being experience
Step 4
GROUP SIZE
Small Group
3 - 14 Participants
Classroom
15 - 30 participants
Recess
31 - 99 participants
Assembly
100 + participants
Step 5
CHOOSE THEME
Choose from one of our carefully curated themes.
Beach
Butterfly
Birthday
Camping
Circus
Construction
Dinosuar
Disco
DIY
Earth Day
Easter
Fall
Farm
FireSafety
Halloween
Insect and Bugs
Jungle
Luau
Mardi Gras
Nature
New Year's
Ocean
Outer Space
Pirates
Rainbow
Robot
Reptile ​
Sea Creatures
Shapes
Spring
Summer
Superhero
Trains
Transportation
Winter
Winter Holidays
STEP 6
CHOOSE ONE SENSORY PLAY ACTIVITY
Bubble PLAY
Benefit
Bubbles are great for mindfulness as they captivate attention, encourage focused observation, and provide a calming sensory experience, promoting a mindful state of presence and relaxation.
PLAY Dough
Benefit
Play dough is great for mindfulness as it engages the senses, promotes focus on the present moment through tactile exploration, and provides a calming and creative outlet for stress relief.
STEP 7
CHOOSE ONE MOVEMENT PLAY ACTIVITY
Yoga PLAY
Benefit
Themed YogaPLAY is great for mindfulness as it combines physical postures, conscious breathing, and meditation, providing a holistic practice that enhances self-awareness and fosters a sense of mental calmness and promotes fun!
Parachute PLAY
Benefit
Parachute PLAY promotes mindfulness by engaging individuals in a sensory and collaborative experience, fostering focused attention on the present moment through rhythmic movements and shared coordination.