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Mindful ME

A foundational journey in communication, emotional awareness, relationship-building, and self-expression. Created for elementary students, this empowering program helps children better understand their feelings, use their voices, and connect with others in meaningful ways—at home, at school, and in life.

Discover Inner Strength with the LIOTA Emotional Intelligence Program

Offered through the LionLike Institute of the Arts, Mindful Me is a guided social-emotional learning experience designed to help children thrive. Through storytelling, games, journaling, role-play, and interactive group work, students learn how to navigate their emotions, build healthy relationships, and express themselves with confidence and kindness.

  • Emotional Literacy: Learn how to recognize, name, and understand your emotions using tools like feeling charts, color wheels, and real-world examples
  •  Mindful Storytelling: Use drawing, writing, and personal reflection to process emotions and explore identity
  •  Communication Skills: Practice clear speaking, active listening, respectful questioning, and emotional expression
  • Empathy & Friendship: Build trust, resolve conflict, and practice kindness through interactive peer activities
  • Self-Regulation Tools: Learn calming techniques like breathwork, visualization, and body awareness
  • Confidence & Courage: Cultivate bravery and self-belief through guided affirmations, group sharing, and personal growth moments

Our Journey: 6 Weeks of Emotional Growth

This condensed 6-week program is designed to deliver meaningful transformation in a short period. Each week focuses on a key element of emotional intelligence, helping students develop life skills they can carry with them into every environment.

  • Week 1: Emotions 101 Understanding and naming emotions. Introduction to emotional vocabulary, feeling charts, and body cues.
  • Week 2: Communication Matters Learning how to express thoughts and feelings using “I” statements, tone of voice, and body language.
  • Week 3: Listening & Understanding Active listening, repeating back, asking questions, and showing empathy in conversations.
  • Week 4: Handling Big Feelings Calming tools like breathing, grounding, and self-awareness. Identifying personal triggers and responses.
  • Week 5: Friendship & Boundaries Respect, kindness, personal space, conflict resolution, and how to be a good friend.
  • Week 6: Celebration & Reflection Group reflection on growth, affirmation activities, sharing gratitude, and a final celebration of progress.
Our Mentors

Guided by Heart, Experience, and Purpose

Mindful Me is led by highly experienced and passionate communicators who are also devoted parents, deeply committed to the well-being of every child. We approach every session with care, intention, and a genuine understanding of what kids need to thrive emotionally and socially. Our goal is to create a space where every child feels seen, heard, and supported.

Is This Program the Right Fit for Your Classroom or Community?

Mindful Me was developed for 1st–6th grade students and is adaptable for a wide range of learning environments. It blends emotional education with hands-on engagement, helping children develop life skills that support academic success, positive behavior, and healthy relationships.

Whether in school, after-school programs, or community centers, Mindful Me equips young learners with the emotional tools they need to thrive—turning classrooms into spaces of connection, reflection, and personal growth.

Enrollment Inquiry Form

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