Mindful Monkies

25/01/2026

Sending you so much good energy for Term 1! ✨🍎

As we dive back into the beautiful chaos of the classroom, it’s easy for our own "cups" to drain before the first lunch break. We know that being an educator is so much more than "playing in the sandpit"—it’s emotional labour, constant supervision, and navigating 100 small decisions a minute.

This term, let’s prioritize Prevention > Cure. 🧘‍♂️🐒

Whether it's taking that conscious breathing break or finding joy in present play, your well-being is what allows for those high-impact, intentional teaching moments.

Research shows that when we feel supported, our ability to engage purposefully with children skyrockets.

Which of these "Simple Ways" are you claiming for yourself this week? Tell us in the comments! 👇

22/01/2026

"You can’t pour from an empty cup. ☕️💔

In early years education, it’s rarely one 'big' thing that causes the overflow. It’s the 100 small things: the cleaning rosters, the documentation, the incidental reports, and the constant emotional labour.

Research shows that exemplary educators spend over 62% of their time engaged with children, but because of these high demands, only about 9.8% of that time is truly intentional. When our 'cup' is overflowing, we slip into autopilot.

At Mindful Monkies, we believe in Prevention > Cure. We don’t just teach the kids; we partner with you to build a 'Culture of Care' that lightens the load for everyone.

Does your 'cup' feel full today? Let’s talk about shifting from reactive to proactive. 👇

https://www.mindfulmonkies.com/

20/01/2026

It’s 6:01 PM. You’ve navigated 22 big emotions, three sandpit excavations, and an impromptu puppet show. Then comes the final boss: 'The Missing Shoe.' 👟🫠

We laugh because we’ve all BEEN in that baby in the photo.

But behind the humor is a real conversation about educator burnout and the 'time crunch' of our daily roles. Research shows that when we are stretched too thin, our ability to be 'intentionally present' drops to just under 10%.

We’re on a mission to change that through Prevention > Cure. By empowering kids with self-regulation tools, we’re lightening the load for the people who hold the room together: You.

Have you had a 'Missing Shoe' moment this week?
Tell us your funniest (or most tiring) end-of-day story below!

08/01/2026

Hey Kinder parents 👋
As educators, we’re looking for ways to better support the community around social and emotional wellbeing for our Kindergarten kids in 2026 💛
We’ve created a short survey and would really appreciate a few minutes of your time. Your input will help us better understand what kinders and families in our area need most.
Thanks so much — your thoughts truly mean a lot! 😊

https://forms.gle/nUgizvv4kUG4qpP66?fbclid=IwY2xjawPNHrtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEehxKDhTyDkBCM6PfzvvJy9VvRuOZTp-8hwYOGXUxWiaFgsYAbTPOojdWfm2Y_aem__dAC7XH0sEzcVUAaNLOaIA

Help us support kindies by sharing your insights on their learning and development needs :)

01/09/2025

Here are some of our little Monkies from Lil' Angels Early Learning Centre ! A big thank you to the wonderful team for warmly hosting our Mindful Monkies Program this term in their 3 & 4 Year Old Kinder rooms!

27/08/2025

Our Monkies from Goodstart Early Learning Deer Park! We had a blast supporting their 3 & 4 Year old Kinder group engage in our Mindfulness program this term!

Well done! 🎉🎉

28/07/2025

Big emotions? 😡😭 Big breaths! 🫁 Help kids calm their minds with mindful breathing

26/07/2025

We had an amazing time with the 4-Year-Old Group at Goodstart Early Learning Deer Park as they successfully completed our 4-week mindfulness program!

Huge appreciation to the dedicated team for prioritising mindfulness and emotional wellbeing, helping children build lifelong skills to navigate their feelings

23/07/2025

🌟 A mindful moment at Aspire Deanside 🌈

Our 4-year-old kinder group explored emotions through a fun mindfulness session! 🧘‍♀️✨ We met Maya (calm) and Bonkers (bouncy!) to help us understand how our minds feel.

Through breathing, stories, and play, the children began building emotional awareness and calm confidence 💛😊

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Deanside

08/07/2025

✨ Take a peek into our beautiful sessions with Goodstart Early Learning Deer Park. Our time with the 4-Year-Old Kinders was filled with curiosity, giggles, and moments of mindfulness. 🌿🧠
We explored big emotions, calming breaths, and thoughtful movements — and these little minds absolutely shined. 🌈💫
What a joy it was to share space and stories with such a wonderful group!