Mindfulness Fun: A Breath Play Retreat
Give your child the tools to relax, focus, and manage their emotions through fun, playful mindfulness exercises! This four-week retreat blends breathwork, imagination, and joy to guide kids through calming, easy-to-learn practices.
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursAssignments
1 hour per week. Practice sitting in silence for at least 1 minute per day during our 4 weeks together. If you forget one day that's ok. The goal is to practice as much as you can between our class meetings to create healthy habits.Progress Report
After each class, you’ll receive a brief progress report detailing what your child learned and how they participated. These reports will highlight key takeaways from our mindfulness activities, such as Feather Fun and Balloon Breathing. You'll also get insights into your child's engagement level, any improvements they’ve made, and ways they’re applying the mindfulness techniques we practice. This helps you stay informed about your child's journey and provides helpful tips to support their progress at home.Class Experience
Beginner Level
✨New to Outschool? Use code ALEXRODRIGUEZYOOUTRE20 to save $20 on this course!✨ 🤍 Welcome to your Wellness Retreat with Ms. Alex! 🤍 Looking for a way to help your child manage emotions, improve focus, or simply wind down after a busy day? This fun and creative mindfulness class will give your child lifelong tools for inner peace. The course is designed to create a peaceful and supportive retreat-like environment where children can learn and practice mindfulness techniques. This series is perfect for parents who wish to nurture a lifelong practice of mindfulness and meditation in their children from an early age. By instilling these habits during our 4 week retreat, you’re helping to lay the foundation for a lifetime of inner peace and emotional resilience. I look forward to guiding your child on this wonderful journey of self-discovery and inner peace! 🏆 What Your Child Will Gain From This Class: 🌟 Emotional Regulation: Learn mindfulness tools to help manage emotions and reduce stress. 🌟 Increased Focus: Fun, hands-on activities that develop concentration and mindfulness. 🌟 Relaxation Skills: Practice calming breathing techniques to find inner peace. 🌟 Stress Management: Build resilience to handle daily challenges with confidence. 📚 In class, students are expected to pay attention, use quiet inside voices, and participate by interacting on video and asking questions, if they choose to! 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ 🪶 How is each session structured? Introduction: Brief overview of mindfulness and meditation. Warm-up: Simple stretching and breathing exercises. Main Activity: Guided meditation session focusing on the weekly topic to teach breathing and focus awareness. Discussion: Open discussion to share experiences and ask questions. Wrap-up: Closing thoughts and a brief relaxation exercise. ✨ Week 1 - Feather Fun ✨ Week 2 - Balloon Breathing ✨ Week 3 - Bubble Breaths ✨ Week 4 - Pinwheel Power 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ 🚨🚨🚨 Prerequisites/Class Requirements: ✅ No prior meditation experience required. Students should be able to sit calmly for short periods of time. ✅ Students are expected to participate through activities and during discussion time. ✅ Students must be between 6-11 years old to participate. 👏🏽 Ms. Alex's Teaching Style My teaching style is a blend of supportive and nurturing guidance, combined with patience and understanding to create a safe space for all students. While maintaining a playful yet structured environment, I encourage creativity and self-expression, allowing each child to explore yoga and meditation in their own unique way. 🌻🌻 Please message me if you have any questions. I sincerely look forward to working with your student!
Learning Goals
Develop Basic Meditation Skills: Students will learn meditation techniques, including how to sit comfortably, focus on their breath, and use simple visualization exercises to promote relaxation and concentration.Understand and Apply Mindfulness: Students will gain an understanding of mindfulness concepts and practices, such as being present in the moment and observing their thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Feather Fun – Gentle Breaths and Light Feathers
Children will embark on their meditation journey with soft feathers, exploring how their breath can gently move the feather and keep it floating in the air. Through playful breathwork exercises, they'll learn the basics of mindful breathing, helping them understand the connection between their breath and calmness.
Activities:
- Introduction to mindful breathing with feather balancing.
- Guided meditation focused on using breath to keep the feather aloft.
- Group discussion on calm breathing. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Balloon Breathing – Expanding and Releasing
Kids will explore the expansion and release of breath using balloons. They’ll learn how to take deep breaths, inflating the balloon as a visual and physical representation of their breath, and then how to gently release the air, symbolizing relaxation and letting go of stress.
Activities:
- Breathing exercises using balloons to visualize the breath.
- A guided meditation on the concept of "inhaling calm, exhaling tension."
- Reflection on how breath can be a tool to release worries. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Bubble Breaths – Mindful Bubbles
Children will have fun creating bubbles, learning to control their breath to form perfect bubbles. This class will focus on steady, mindful breathing to create and observe bubbles, teaching the importance of controlling breath for focus and tranquility.
Activities:
- Mindful breathing exercises with bubble blowing.
- A meditation focused on watching bubbles float and imagining thoughts as bubbles that can be gently blown away.
-Discussion on the importance of patience and focus in mindfulness. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Pinwheel Power – Breathing with Movement
In the final class, kids will use pinwheels to see the power of their breath in action. They’ll explore how different types of breathing can spin the pinwheel fast or slow, connecting breath control with energy levels and mindfulness.
Activities:
- Breathing exercises using pinwheels to visualize the strength and speed of breath.
- Guided meditation on controlling energy and focus through breath.
- Reflection on the journey through breath play and how they can use these tools in daily life. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
As someone who has learned to manage her anxiety and ADHD, I strive to provide a safe space for children of all abilities. These needs are supported by incorporating movement into the class, and altering the class structure if needed.
Parental Guidance
This class is designed to be a calm, mindful experience, and we encourage a peaceful environment to support your child's relaxation and focus. Please ensure that your child has a quiet, open space free from any obstacles that could cause tripping or slipping during the session. I recommend comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement and slip-proof socks or bare feet to prevent slipping. While this class focuses on gentle meditative practices using breathwork, including simple activities like feather play, it's important to remember that any physical activity carries some risk of injury. Adult supervision is strongly recommended to ensure your child’s safety. Make sure your child is well-hydrated and has a water bottle nearby.
Pre-Requisites
To ensure a serene and focused environment, it’s important that learners come ready to embrace a quiet and calming class atmosphere. While we’ll enjoy each other’s company and have fun exploring mindfulness, this time is dedicated to peace.
Joined April, 2020
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from California State University, San Bernardino
👩🏽🎓 I have a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Cal State San Bernardino, and two yoga teaching certificates from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and LYT Method Yoga. I'm also a Wellness and Behavioral Health Specialist certified by Mental Health America. As a Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) I've taught over 1,000 hours in my 8 years as a teacher, including hundreds of hours in elementary and middle schools. I also hold a trauma-informed certification, equipping me with the skills to create a safe and supportive environment for all students. I was in marketing and graphic design for a decade before I decided to become a yoga teacher. Wellness has become my passion and I'm so grateful/blessed to be on Outschool! I get to reach so many great kids and share what I love. Reviews
Live Group Course
$12
weekly or $48 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
2-8 learners per class
