The Mindful Mantis Method

A Full-Year Mindfulness & SEL Program for K–12 Classrooms

The Mindful Mantis Curriculum is a ready-to-use, research-informed program that brings emotional regulation, breathwork, meditation, and resilience-building practices into real classrooms, in just minutes a week.

Designed for educators, school counselors, and youth facilitators, this program supports students in learning how to breathe through big feelings, calm their nervous systems, focus their attention, and build inner confidence, all through joyful, age-appropriate practices. Whether you’re a seasoned mindfulness teacher or brand new to these practices, Mindful Mantis makes it simple, accessible, and powerful.

What’s Included:

Full-Year Curriculum (September–June)

Weekly Breathwork, Meditation, Affirmations, Reflections & Movement

Monthly SEL Themes (gratitude, confidence, calm, courage, empathy & more)

Weekly Teacher Overviews

K–5 + Middle + High School Adaptations

Printable Posters, Student Reflection Sheets & Completion Certificates

Optional Teacher Training (Virtual or In-Person)

Optional Mindful Mantis Children’s Book Bundle (K–3 enhancement)

Why It Works:

Children learn best when they feel safe, grounded, and connected. Mindful Mantis helps students:

Self-regulate in stressful moments

Transition more smoothly between activities

Build focus, empathy, and emotional intelligence

Develop life-long tools for inner peace and resilience

How to Introduce It at Your School

  • Start with an individual teacher license or get a schoolwide license for your full staff.

  • Make implementation seamless with a live virtual or in-person training session.

  • Use one lesson per week or integrate daily breathing practices into your morning routine.

  • Use printable affirmations, reflection pages, and certificates to keep students engaged.

  • With each breath, your students will begin to embody more calm, connection, and confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Not at all. Every lesson is written in clear, easy-to-follow language with teacher tips and weekly overviews.

    If you can read a story or lead a short activity, you can lead Mindful Mantis.

  • Each session is about 8–12 minutes and includes breathwork, a short meditation, reflection, affirmation, and light movement.

    You can use them once a week or spread them into shorter daily practices.

  • Mindful Mantis is designed for K–12 and includes built-in reflection adaptations for Elementary, Middle, and High School students.

  • Yes! We offer Schoolwide Licenses that allow all educators in your building to use the program.

    This is perfect for integrating mindfulness across classrooms or for schoolwide SEL initiatives.

  • No, but it’s a great option!

    We offer live virtual or in-person training sessions to help teachers feel confident and supported before starting.

  • Yes! You can bundle the curriculum with teacher training and children’s book sets for added value.

  • We’ve made it easy! Request a sample lesson and download our school pitch guide to present the curriculum confidently.

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Let’s Bring Mindfulness to Your School

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