special needs Archives - Teaching Children Meditation

Seeds of Peace with Thich Nhat Hanh

mindful walking for children blog - picture of feet walking on ground

mindful walking – meditation for kids

Seeds of Peace with Thich Nhat Hanh

mindful eating – meditation for kids

Energy awareness for meditation

woman and girl sitting meditating - with view of their chakra energy centres Energy awareness to help with SEN

Connecting to energy to teach children

Anna Granger – Ted, the Sea and Me

lorraine murray holding book 'ted the sea and me'

Anna has lots of experience working with special educational needs and explains how her new book really helps young people connect to their bodies, minds and breath.

stressed children returning to school after lockdown – parent tips

Some fantastic resources for you to use if you have children who are anxious about returning to school.

Selective mutism and meditation for a teen with trauma

selective mutism and meditation in teens

Meditation skills and Autism

How we can help kids on the spectrum reduce stress with mindfulness.

Can children with Autism or ADHD learn meditation?

In my experience of teaching meditation (sometimes called mindfulness) I’ve noticed over the years how it’s become a popular way to help adults and children reduce the symptoms of stress and support a healthier lifestyle. From teaching, I already knew how effective meditation was for kids, but I asked myself “could children, with additional support […]

Should meditation be compulsory for the school curriculum?

Today I was browsing social media and read the headline ‘should meditation be compulsory in our schools?’

Star Meditation for kids of all ages – free

I was meditating one day and I was inspired by this star meditation idea to help kids relax, reduce anxiety and feel a stronger, peaceful connection with the world. It may be ideal for bed time or to help kids simply relax. It may help with bullying too.