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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 

  • Opening Circle Time 

  • Welcome and Introduction of Theming 

  • Mindfulness Exercise 

  • Breathing Exercise 

  • Themed Yoga PLAY Pose of the Day 

  • Movement PLAY Activity 

  • Sensory PLAY Activity (60 | 90 | 120 minute session) 

  • Game PLAY Activity 

  • Meditation 

  • Closing Circle Time

Step 1
SCHEDULE A DISCOVERY CALL WITH YOLONDA DEON 
Step 2 
COMPLETE THE 
MINDFUL PLAY DAY OPTION FORM

Before your 30-minute Discovery Call, use steps 3 - 7 to complete the Mindful Play Options Form. 

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
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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 â€‹
Sea Creatures
Shapes 
Spring 

Summer
Superhero 
Trains 
Transportation
Winter 
Winter Holidays

STEP 6
CHOOSE ONE SENSORY PLAY ACTIVITY
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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.

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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 
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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! 

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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.

STEP 8
Book

During your discovery call, Yolonda Deon will give you an estimate and then email your proposal/invoice with payment details to book. 

Thank you for considering Yolonda Deon for your organization's needs! 

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