Calmer Kids | Education

Calmer Kids

Phone: +61 432 654 784

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Businesses
• Education

25.01.2022 Most amazing three days facilitating training with these incredible women who will be joining our growing @calmer.kids teaching team! Can’t wait to see where this journey takes us.

24.01.2022 Such a great day at our incursion for Palmwoods Kids Club yesterday! So thrilled to bring yoga to so many young yogis. Next weeks workshops are filling quickly but it’s not too late for your children to join us our school holiday workshops: Wednesday 30th September at Morning Light Studio 2-3.30pm... Thursday 1st October at Zenko Yoga Noosa 2-3.30pm Booking link in bio or head to our website www.calmerkids.com.au/kidsworkshops

24.01.2022 Have you heard of the six building blocks of mental wellbeing? In short, each building block helps you respond to the range of mental tasks you face every day.... To keep your mind in top condition, its important to take the time to use each building block regularly . On the shelf of self-care, is 4 of the building blocks. From spending time in nature , to taking a moment to pause and be present , which building block will you focus on today? To celebrate our 2020 theme of 'Take time for Mental Health', we'll be highlighting each of the building blocks further as we approach QMHW. Image: Queensland Health.

24.01.2022 Huge thank you to all that came to our final workshop of the year yesterday and to all the children and families that have joined us for classes, workshops and retreats this year. We’ve absolutely loved getting to know you all and growing our community and are so excited for what 2021 is going bring. #kidsyogasunshinecoast #sunshinecoastmums #calmkids #calmerkids #kidsmentalhealth #childrenswellbeing #kidswellbeing #sunnycoastkids #brisbanemums #kidsonthecoast #christmaskids #gratitude #community #findyourtribe #familyyoga #familyretreat #sunshinecoastcommunity #childrensyoga #mindfulkids

24.01.2022 M.I.N.D.F.U.L. M.O.N.D.A.Y . Here’s one for the school holidays! Mindful jars are a proven mindfulness strategy, helping children of all ages to calm down. They’re also a great, fun craft project to do with your child and provide a practical tool for them to develop focus and awareness around their thoughts and emotions. . WHAT TO DO... . Fill glass (or plastic for younger children) bottles with water, glitter, glue and sensory objects. Add some food colouring for extra effect. Make sure you don’t overfill the jar and secure the lid tightly! Option to add stickers or calm reminders like breathe to the outside of the jar. . Once you’ve made the jar, explain the its purpose to children; shake it and tell them that our minds are often full of thoughts and sometimes we are overwhelmed by big emotions, they swirl around just like inside of the jar. Assure them that it’s okay to have strong feelings and that they will eventually settle. When we feel calm again, we can think more clearly, talk about things and figure out why we are upset. Encourage the child to have a go at shaking the jar, placing it down and watching it settle. Practice a few times. Explain they can do this when they are feeling upset, watching the contents of the jar settle until their minds settle too. . Give it a go and let us know what you think! See more

24.01.2022 BIG NEWS... @calmer.kids is E X P A N D I N G!! We’re beyond excited to introduce the amazing Dawn to the @calmer.kids teaching team! ... A passionate and dedicated teacher, Dawn has worked in early childhood and primary school settings for many years, working in learning support and mainstream classrooms from ages 2 to 12 years. A natural educator, with a focus on helping children to develop both their academic and emotional intelligences, Dawn seeks to help children tap in to their mind body connection, to become aware of their personal power and ability to achieve lasting happiness, peace and wellbeing. Her gentle, calm approach allows students to feel nurtured, accepted, and welcome in all her classes. Self-acceptance, confidence and inner strength are all areas Dawn is passionate about exploring with her students. With a clear focus on developing positive mental health practices, Dawn hopes to provide her students with the knowledge and skills that will accompany them along their journey, establishing techniques and mindsets that will help and support them live their lives to the full, whatever challenges they may face. Drawing on her own parenting experiences with her three daughters, Dawn understands many of the challenges that face our children today, enabling her to teach from the heart with authenticity and understanding. Dawn also brings with her certification as a registered yoga teacher as well as Children’s Yoga teacher training. Dawn offers her skill, knowledge and dedication to engaging children in fun-filled, purposeful classes that will delight, excite and provide wonderful learning opportunities through games, stories, props and more, bringing the teachings of Yoga to our most precious students. Dawn’s intention for sharing the power of Yoga with her students is to provide them with the understanding and skills to embrace their lives with courage, compassion, and a deep sense of calm. Join Dawn at one of her classes this term, head to www.calmerkids.com.au/kidsclasses for more info and bookings.

21.01.2022 Eeek! Just a little bit excited that our Yoga for early years course is now open for bookings! . Parents, educators and yoga teachers, we invite you to join us for this short immersion on Friday 15th January at the beautiful @wonderdomesunshinecoast During this fun, interactive one-day training, you will gain tools, tips and strategies to engage toddlers and preschoolers and help them discover the joy of yoga and mindfulness through learning and play. ... Head to our website for details and bookings. Spaces limited, do not delay.

21.01.2022 Only a few places left for our final workshop of the school holidays! Join us at Morning Light Studio this Wednesday 30th September from 2-3.30pm for our Resilient Me workshop suitable for children aged 5-12 years. All workshops include yoga, mindfulness, games, relaxation and take home yoga craft.

21.01.2022 We love learning from children as much as we love teaching them! . Children are such incredible teachers. Their innocence and presence is a pure inspiration. . One of the simplest ways to remember ourselves and be in the present moment is to observe a child and try to be more like them;... . Notice how everything they experience is brand new. . Notice how each feeling is felt - and expressed. . Notice how they find joy in the most simple things. . Notice how each moment can be full of creation, play, spirit and love. . May we try to be more like children and continue to encourage them to remember themselves. See more

21.01.2022 Hands up if you agree! #kidsyogasunshinecoast #sunshinecoastkids #sunshinecoastmums #kidsonthecoast #playbasedlearning #calmkids #calmerkids #kidsmentalhealth #wholechild #childledlearning #learningthroughplay #consciousparenting #calmparenting #socialemotionallearning #kidswellbeing

21.01.2022 Such a fun morning spent with these beauties. We have some exciting things on the horizon! Stay tuned.

20.01.2022 LAST CALL FOR SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS! Just 4 spots left for our Grateful Me workshop this Thursday 14th January at @newstandardyogaandfitness. During this workshop we’ll be exploring the power of gratitude and positive mindset and finding simple ways to weave this into daily life. ... Through a combination of movement, play, breath and mindfulness, we help children to gain the skills they need to be calm and connected. This workshop includes: *Yoga (movement) *Calm breathing techniques *Fun yoga inspired games *Mindfulness activities *Gratitude craft *Nourishing relaxation Location: New Standard Yoga and Fitness, Caloundra When: Thursday 14th January Who: 5-12 year olds Time: 2-3:30pm Your Investment: 1 child $25 2 children $40 3 children $55 **4 SPOTS LEFT** Bookings essential - Limited spaces available. Head to our website www.calmerkids.com.au/kidsworkshops (link also in bio). #calmerkids #kidsyogasunshinecoast #kidsyogaworkshop #mindfulnessforkids #kidsonthecoast #sunnycoastmums #sunnycoastkids #sunshinecoastkids #caloundrakids #kidsyoga #calmkids #gratefulme #kidswellbeing #childrenswellbeing #positivemindset #mindfulparenting #sunshinecoastmums #parentingsunshinecoast #kidsmentalhealth #happykids #thingstodowithkids #schoolholidayactivities #sunnycoastcommunity

18.01.2022 Calling all early educators!! . We’re so excited to announce our Yoga for Early Education course will be available SOON!! . This short course is perfect for early educators and parents wanting to share the transformational tools of yoga with children aged 2-5 years.... . Save the date: Friday 15th January!! . Stay tuned for more details coming soon! See more

18.01.2022 Nambour State Special School were excited to invite Calmer Kids into school on the Student Free Day to deliver their Brain Breaks training. Staff learnt techniq...ues to implement for themselves to add to their 'Maintaining their Mojo' tools as well as some great ideas to support students to self-regulate in the classroom. Staff are looking forward to trying out the class brain break cards in the near future! See more

17.01.2022 We’re not sure who had more fun at yesterday’s ‘New Beginnings’ workshop at @morninglightyogapilates, us or the kids! It was such a fun afternoon filled with creativity, yoga and play. So grateful to all the wonderful children that came along. If you still want to join us for a school holiday workshop it’s not too late!... Join us at @newstandardyogaandfitness on Thursday 14th January for our ‘Grateful Me’ workshop from 2-3:30pm. 5 spots left and places filling fast, head to our website www.calmerkids.com.au/kidsworkshops for bookings and more info. Link also in bio. We hope to see you there. #kidsyogasunshinecoast #sunshinecoastkids #sunnycoastkids #kidsonthecoast #sunshinecoastmums #playbasedlearning #calmerkids #calmkids #childrensyoga #yogachildren #kidsmentalhealth #kidswellbeing #gratefulme #holidayworkshops #yogaforteens #sunshinecoastcommunity #kidsemotionalhealth #supportparents #mumlife #dadlife #happykids #positivemindset

17.01.2022 Breathing is such an important aspect of what we teach children We tell children their breath is like a special rocket ship that connects the body and the mind We educate children that by simply using our breath, we can change our state of mind and come back to a state of calm and balance ... We help children to understand their breath is like a dear friend, always there to help us. Children learn not only calming techniques in our classes (although they do learn lots of those!) but also energising techniques so the needs of both hyper and hypo arousal states are met. We believe supporting children to develop a strong sense of self awareness and to understand when they would need to use specific strategies for themselves outside of yoga too. Children’s minds are like sponges and we always ensure activities are fun, engaging and creative which encourages children to take these tools home, practice and apply them. They often share with us ways they’ve helped others at school with breathing or it at home to help them stay calm or go to sleep at night. We continue to be blown away by the amount the kids know at the end of term and to hear about how they transfer this to their lives. Would you like your child to learn some of these tools whilst exercising their body and mind and having heaps of fun?! Join us for our term 4 classes, places are filling quickly, so don’t delay! Tuesdays at 3.30pm Buderim State School- 3 spots left! . Wednesdays at 3.30pm Morning Light Studio - 6 spots left! . Wednesdays at 3.30pm @Palmwoods Home Studio - 6 spaces available . Thursday’s at 3.45pm Zenko Yoga - 4 spots left! . Head to our website www.calmerkids.com.au/kidsclasses for info and bookings (link also in bio). Bookings essential, don’t miss out

17.01.2022 Yesterday’s Calmer Kids family retreat at The Wonderdome had incredible feedback such as I never want to leave, and Beautiful community and connection. Our next family event is our FREE Queensland Mental Health Week event: Calmer Kids presents ‘Your Brilliant Brain’. Thanks to a grant from QMHW, we are able to offer you and your families:... Free family yoga workshop- with special guest author and mental health expert Belinda Thomson Free signed copy of ‘Your Brilliant Brain’ book Free Mindfulness activities to take home Free morning tea; including raw treats A morning of community and connection with easy to use strategies to help you ‘Take Time for Mental Health’ Booking is via Eventbrite in the link below. Book now to secure your spot! Date: Saturday 17th October 9.30-11.00am Location: Woombye School of Arts.

16.01.2022 MEET KATIE We’re so excited to introduce the amazing Katie @innerspace_healing to our team. Katie is a meditation and yoga teacher and a mumof two boys and will be facilitating our upcoming mindfulness and meditation courses for parents. Meditation and yoga have been a part of her life for the past10 years and it has been through these practices that she has discovered the importance of living each moment as it is, especially when raising children.... Katie believes within us all lies the power to create whatever life we desire. Throughmindfulness and awareness ofthis momentwe canaccess that power and live a more fulfilled and content life. You can catch Katie leading our mindfulness for parents workshop at @socialstudioqld next Sunday 17th January from 2-4pm. We can’t wait! In this two hour workshop, designed specifically for parents, we will explore how mindfulness meditation can help you live a more present life. We will look at different techniques of meditation and how the benefits of a regular meditation practice can ripple out into the lives of all those around you. You will take home a deeper understanding of what mindfulness meditation is and how you can easily incorporate it into your every day life as a parent. For more info and bookings head to our website www.calmerkids.com.au/courses-for-parents (link also in bio).

15.01.2022 M.I.N.D.F.U.L. M.O.N.D.A.Y . Elephant breath is definitely a favourite with a lot of the kids we work with. . Also known as woodchopper breath, this technique provides an excellent way to help reduce stress and stimulate the nervous system. It also improves breathing by strengthening the diaphragm muscle and can help to increase focus.... . We love using this one to help energise kids, but it’s also great to use when they need to support to calm down and aren’t ready for calm strategies. Use this easy tool when kids are feeling frustrated as a transition towards supportive tools to calm the nervous system. . See more

14.01.2022 Children see magic because they look for it Christopher Moore #christmas2020 #kidsyogasunshinecoast #yogakids #calmerkids #calmkids #lookformagic #kidsmindset #playbasedlearning #childrenswellbeing #kidswellbeing #kidsmentalhealth #sunshinecoastyoga #learningthroughplay

14.01.2022 A big happy birthday to this amazing lady! . Michelle, we are so grateful for your unstoppable passion to support children’s wellbeing and to create positive change in this world. Your wealth of experience with children and in education shines through all that you do. Thank you for bringing such knowledge, enthusiasm, and humour to our team, we love you to bits! . Here’s to celebrating YOU!

14.01.2022 Peace in ourselves, peace in the world Thich Nhat Hanh

13.01.2022 Merry Christmas from us to you! Wishing you and your families a wonderful Christmas full of presence and love. #christmas2020 #presence #calmkids #sunshinecoastmums #kidsyogasunshinecoast #connectedkids #familytime #happychristmas #fromourfamilytoyours #calmerkids #childrenswellbeing #kidswellbeing #kidsmentalhealth #sunshinecoastcommunity

13.01.2022 Your children are invited to join us for our ‘Grateful Me’ workshop this Thursday 14th January at New Standard Yoga and Fitness with our beautiful Kelly. During this workshop we’ll be exploring the power of gratitude and positive mindset and finding simple ways to weave this into daily life. Through a combination of movement, play, breath and mindfulness, we help children to gain the skills they need to be calm, resilient and connected.... This session includes: *Yoga (movement) *Calm breathing techniques *Fun yoga inspired games *Mindfulness activities *Gratitude craft *Nourishing relaxation Location: New Standard Yoga and Fitness, Caloundra When: Thursday 14th January Who: 5-12 year olds Time: 2-3:30pm Your Investment: 1 child $25 2 children $40 3 children $55 **5 SPOTS LEFT** Bookings essential - Limited spaces available. Head to our website www.calmerkids.com.au/kidsworkshops (link also in bio). #calmerkids #kidsyogasunshinecoast #kidsyogaworkshop #mindfulnessforkids #kidsonthecoast #sunnycoastmums #sunnycoastkids #sunshinecoastkids #caloundrakids #kidsyoga #calmkids #gratefulme #kidswellbeing #childrenswellbeing #positivemindset #mindfulparenting #sunshinecoastmums #parentingsunshinecoast #kidsmentalhealth #happykids #thingstodowithkids #schoolholidayactivities #sunnycoastcommunity

13.01.2022 M.I.N.D.F.U.L M.O.N.D.A.Y Square Breathing One of our all time favs! So simple and children love it. ... WHAT TO DO Breathe in across the top of the square. Hold your breath down the side. Breathe out across the bottom of the square. Hold your breath up the side. Repeat as needed and notice how you feel afterwards. Props like this can help children to focus and keep them engaged. For visual children where props may not be available, try using a picture to trace for the first few times. . We love hearing how children use these techniques at home after learning them. A 9 year old recently told us she uses this technique at bedtime, drawing a square on her hand, tracing it and breathing until she feels calm. How cool is that?!

12.01.2022 Such an incredible morning spent at beautiful @wonderdomesunshinecoast for our family retreat today! Thank you so much for having us. Blessed to share this experience with so many amazing families. Our hearts feel so full and we could not be more grateful to this community. For those who missed out this time or those wanting to come back we’re excited to announce a date for your diaries! Join us for our next family retreat on Saturday 31st October! ... You can expect: Kids Yoga Yoga for Adults Supervised free play and games for kids including use of treehouse, sandpit and trampoline! Family Yoga Guided Relaxation Raw Treats and fresh fruit Halloween fun! We have limited spaces available and this event sold out in two days - so don’t delay! Head to our website for more info and bookings www.calmerkids.com.au/retreats or PM us to secure your spot

11.01.2022 Throwback to last Thursday and our first family retreat at @wonderdomesunshinecoast Huge thanks to the amazing Nicole at @livingstudio_sunshinecoast for capturing the magic It was a truly incredible day enjoyed by all. . We’re excited to announce bookings are now open for our next family retreat on Saturday 31 October! . Immerse yourself and your children in an afternoon full of yoga, fun, mindfulness, yummy treats and relaxation at the beautiful Wonderdome. This ret...reat also includes heaps of Halloween inspired fun and games - plus prizes! Children are also invited to come dressed up if they’d like! . YOUR HALF DAY RETREAT INCLUDES: . Kids yoga class (designed for kids 4-12 years) . Yoga for adults . Supervised outdoor play (including use of sandpit, trampoline and tree house!) whilst you indulge in some time for you. . Family yoga . Delicious afternoon tea . Guided relaxation for the whole family . Halloween inspired fun and games . Limited spaces available . WHEN: Saturday 31st October, 1-4:30pm WHERE: The Wonderdome, North Arm (Near Yandina) Sunshine Coast INVESTMENT: . $119 1 adult, 1 child Additional children $35 each Places are already filling fast so head to our website to book your spots: www.calmerkids.com.au/retreats

09.01.2022 We made it! . The holidays are here! Wishing you all a great few weeks ahead.

07.01.2022 We’re so excited to greet all the families joining us for our half day retreat at the @wonderdomesunshinecoast tomorrow. We have so many goodies planned for you! . For those who missed out this time stay tuned for our next date being released soon!

06.01.2022 Did you know our upcoming yoga for early years course at @wonderdomesunshinecoast is registered as a YACEP accredited training and can be used towards CPD points for yoga teachers? Early educators you’ll also be able to claim this course as continuing professional development and will feel ready to share the tools you learn with children straight away! Parents, this one day course will empower you with strategies to share with your own children (ages 2-5 years) and help them ...connect to calm. For more details and bookings head to our website www.calmerkids.com.au/training.

06.01.2022 M.I.N.D.F.U.L. M.O.N.D.A.Y . Rainbow Breathing is a fun and engaging technique that children love! . Quick and easy to do, it offers a great reset for the body and the mind.... . WHAT TO DO. . Rub your hands together a few times to create some heat. Take a deep breath in and lift your arms to the sky. As you breathe out, circle your arms around and imagine a big colourful rainbow all around you. Repeat 3 times or as needed. Notice how you feel afterwards. See more

06.01.2022 M.I.N.D.F.U.L M.O.N.D.A.Y It’s so important we teach children how to stop and press pause and embed this skill from a young age. The pause button can used as a quick and easy check in to reset and help find calm.... WHAT TO DO Imagine pressing pause on a remote control. It can sometimes be helpful for children to use a physical anchor to do this. This could be as simple as lightly pressing on a part of the body or another physical action to make it easier for them to associate and remember. Ask them to notice how they feel. This can sometimes be challenging children, so encourage them to notice if there is a particular part of their body that they feel something. Is there a word or name for the feeling that comes up or perhaps it’s more of a sensation for example hot, tingling, bubbling. This will help them develop awareness of the body and the mind. The more they do it, the easier it will become. Once they’ve identified how or what they are feeling, ask them to take some deep, slow breaths. Extending the exhale will help to calm the nervous system so this is always a good place to start. Once again, ask them to notice how they feel and if anything has changed. Give it a go, we’d love to know what you think! #mindfulmonday #toolsforkids #calmkids #kidsemotions #kidswellbeing #kidsmentalhealth #calmerkids #toolsforparents #anxiouskids #kidsyogasunshinecoast #sunshinecoastmums #childrenswellbeing #socialemotionaldevelopment #mindfulnessforkids

05.01.2022 Less than a week till we kick off our first school holiday workshop, have you booked yet?! Join us for an afternoon yoga, fun, play, mindfulness, yoga craft and relaxation. Workshops are specifically designed for children, to help them connect their body and mind, enhance their physical and emotional wellbeing and engage them in fun practices to help them find inner calm. Booking link in bio www.calmerkids.com.au/kidsworkshops

02.01.2022 A reminder for the silly season and something we come back to time and time again. As parents ourselves, we recognise this isn’t always easy and this year has been even more challenging for so many of us. For this reason, we’ve put together a special January offering to help you kick start 2021 with some calm. ... You’re invited to join us and @innerspace_healing for our first parent workshop of 2021 Mindfulness Meditation for Parents on Sunday 17th January at @socialstudioqld. We will explore: what mindfulness meditation is and how you can easily incorporate it into every day different techniques to find a deeper connection with the present moment an easy four step formula to guide yourself into a mindfulness meditation practice diaphragmatic breathing and the benefits of breathing well benefits of mindfulness meditation and how it can help with stress and anxiety as a parent how the stress response works and tools to help deal with stress in everyday life a different perspective of what meditation can look like Being present with our children really is the best gift we can give them! If you would like to bring a little more mindfulness into your family life, this workshop is for you. For more info and bookings head to our website www.calmerkids.com.au/courses-for-parents (link also in bio).

02.01.2022 Absolute truth . Talking positive behaviour management during our training over the last few days and the importance of children feeling listened to, heard and acknowledged. It’s from that place they can learn and grow.

01.01.2022 If we want kids to learn, we need to meet them where they are - it’s that simple.