"I Am" Program

For kids aged 6-12 years

The "I Am" program is run in schools on the Sunshine Coast as an After School activity. Run as an 8 week program, the course aims to enhance self-esteem and confidence in children aged 6-12yrs. It encourages children to look for internal solutions, to make choices that are best for them.  

Sessions are structured with a different topic of focus each week.  Activities used during the course include:

• Stretches and poses for better energy flow
• Shift and Shine (an Institute of Hearthmath technique for children - for more information visit www.heartmath.org)
• Vistar Circles - using the latest in group coherence techniques these circles are a discussion that will be held each session. All children are encouraged to participate and have their say in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
• Reflection Time - the children have time to consider what has been talked about and ask any questions they might have
• Meditation/Visualisation - to help children ground themselves and move into a quieter space in their mind.

 These are all incredible tools that the children will be able to use for years to come.

 

 

Here's what some of the children have said:

I learnt that if someone calls me a name it's actually about them

It's awesome! You get to play games and learn about other people.

I loved the balloons. I use them when I need them for everything I'm nervous about. 

It helped me to be more confident.

 

Here's what some of the parents have said:

It's an interesting and positive approach for kids to show them things about themselves and other kids around them.

M tries to be more patient now and listens when others speak.

She always relfects back at her day and says what could have been done differently and what she's proud of.

It is a good way to develop their emotional intelligence.