Mindful Moments: Introducing Mindfulness Through Play

Discover how to turn everyday interactions into mindful moments that help children build calm, focus, and resilience. Mindful Moments introduces foundational mindfulness elements like noticing, breathing, and anchoring through engaging, play-based activities. Designed for caregivers, educators, and professionals, this course equips you with practical tools to guide children in navigating big emotions, fostering emotional regulation, and cultivating awareness—all in ways that feel natural and fun.

Course curriculum

    1. Find Your Way Around the Course

    2. What We Will Learn

    3. Reflective Assessment

    4. Course Roadmap

    1. Why Mindfulness is a Superpower - Happify

    2. Mindfulness for Children: Teaching the Elements Through Play

    1. Mindfulness Defined: Embracing the Here and Now

    2. The Gift of Now: Embracing Mindfulness to Return to the Present

    3. Mindful Moments - Elements Explained

    4. Elements of Mindfulness - Overview

    1. Sensory Processing - How we Understand and Respond to the World

    2. Signs of Sensory Processing Differences

    3. Inclusive Mindfulness Practices for Sensory Diversity

    4. Attention Control

    5. Attention Control: Child Development and Mindfulness

    6. The Essence of Flow: Effortless Engagement

    7. Mindfulness: Supporting the Joy of Play

    1. Breathing Definition Poster

    2. Mindful Moment Experience: Soap Streams

    3. Mindful Moment Experience: 10 Mindful Movements and Breathing

    4. Mindful Moment Experience: 54321 Method

    5. Book and Experience: A World of Pausabilities - Sileo, F.

    6. A World of Pausabilities ready by Author Frank J Sileo

    7. Breathing Poses

About this course

  • $386.00
  • 64 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

When Your Child Struggles with Focus or Big Emotions...

Does This Sound Familiar?

Do you find it hard to help your child stay calm during overwhelming moments? Are transitions—like bedtime, leaving for school, or changes in routine—fraught with frustration or chaos? As a caregiver, you might wish for simple, engaging strategies to support your child’s emotional well-being without adding more stress to your day.

Mindful Moments gives you practical, playful tools to guide your child through emotional challenges. Using sensory-rich mindfulness techniques, you’ll help them develop focus, emotional regulation, and resilience—all while turning everyday activities into opportunities for calm and connection. Whether it’s managing big emotions or navigating transitions, this course equips you to make mindfulness a natural and meaningful part of your child’s world.

Goals

What are the goals of the course?

  • To develop emotional regulation and awareness through mindfulness practices.

  • To foster independence and resilience by embedding mindfulness into daily routines.

  • To improve focus and participation in activities using simple, engaging mindfulness techniques.

  • To deepen sensory awareness by observing and connecting with their environment.

  • To build confidence in managing transitions and moments of frustration through mindfulness.

FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    Mindful Moments is for caregivers, educators, and professionals who guide children in developing emotional regulation and focus. This course is ideal for parents, teachers, and therapists who want to introduce children to foundational mindfulness practices like noticing, breathing, and anchoring through sensory-rich, play-based techniques.

  • Do I need prior experience to take this course?

    No prior experience is needed! The course is structured to guide you step-by-step, starting with foundational concepts and gradually building your ability to facilitate mindfulness techniques with children. Whether new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this course is designed to boost your confidence.

  • What resources are included?

    Mindful Moments includes video lessons, downloadable guides, and practical tools for teaching mindfulness to children. These resources are designed to be easily applied in real-world settings, including at home, early intervention, child care, school or therapy. Helping you foster emotional regulation, empathy, and resilience in children.

  • How long will I have access to the course?

    For the lifetime of the course you will have access to the content. Allowing you to revisit lessons and resources whenever needed.

  • Can this course purchase be NDIS funded?

    Attitude Architects aligns with NDIS goals and may be eligible for funding. Please consult your plan manager to confirm the alignment and eligibility.

  • Can I use this course as a part of my professional develpment?

    Absolutely! Attitude Architects equips professionals with tools and techniques for therapeutic, educational or early intervention settings. Our course aligns with Professional Standards, including Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, Early Years Learning Framework (PEYLF) and NDIS Practice Standards.

  • How much time does this course take to complete?

    This course includes approximately 15 hours or more in content including time engaged in practical experiences with the children. This course can be completed at your own pace online.

  • Can I use this course with multiple children or settings?

    Yes, the techniques and resources in Mindful Moments are designed to be adaptable for various settings, such as home, school, or therapy environments. If you’re working with multiple children in a professional capacity (e.g., as an educator or therapist), you may use the course content within your existing role. However, if you plan to use this course to generate income—such as offering paid sessions or workshops based on Mindful Moments—you are required to purchase a Professional Use License. This ensures the ethical and fair use of the course materials in alignment with our terms. Please contact us for more information on obtaining this license.

Transform play into powerful mindful moments—guide children to breathe, notice, and anchor their way to calm and focus.