BEAM ACADEMY, London (2026)

07/08/2026

A huge thank you to Little Rainbow Nursery for being part of our journey since October 2024.

It has been such a pleasure bringing mindfulness classes to your wonderful nursery and creating opportunities for children to slow down, connect, explore their emotions and develop simple tools for wellbeing from an early age.

We’re so grateful to the whole team at Little Rainbow Nursery for welcoming us into your setting and for supporting the importance of mindfulness and emotional wellbeing in the early years.

Every session is an opportunity to help children build confidence, practise calm breathing, develop self-awareness and discover positive ways to manage big feelings.

We’re proud to be part of your children’s wellbeing journey and look forward to many more mindful moments, happy memories and opportunities to grow together.

Thank you, Little Rainbow Nursery, for your continued trust and support.

4QZ

05/08/2026

Could you inspire the next generation to feel calmer, more confident, and better equipped to manage life's challenges?

Our 35-hour Accredited Mindfulness Teacher Training Course is designed to give you the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to deliver engaging mindfulness sessions for children and young people aged 5 to 18.

Whether you're a teacher, teaching assistant, therapist, wellbeing practitioner, youth worker, or simply passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing, this course will provide you with everything you need to get started.

During the training, you'll learn how to:

• Plan and deliver engaging mindfulness sessions
• Teach breathing techniques and relaxation practices
• Use mindfulness games and activities to keep children engaged
• Support positive behaviour in a calm and mindful way
• Adapt sessions for different age groups and settings

By the end of the course, you'll be ready to confidently deliver meaningful mindfulness sessions in schools, community settings, and family groups.

Next Training
23rd – 25th October 2026
10:00am – 6:00pm daily

Choose the learning style that suits you:

• Live Online via Zoom
• In Person in London
• Or a Hybrid Combination of Both

If you're ready to make a lasting difference in children's wellbeing while developing valuable new skills, we'd love to welcome you.

Comment MINDFUL below or send us a message to find out more.

03/08/2026

Looking for a simple summer holiday activity that's creative, calming, and encourages mindfulness?

This colourful Mindful Sun Catcher is easy to make using everyday materials and creates a beautiful reminder to pause, breathe, and enjoy the present moment.

You'll need:
• A paper plate
• Coloured tissue paper (cut into small squares)
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Clear contact paper (or clear sticky-backed plastic)
• String or ribbon

How to make it:
1. Cut out the centre of the paper plate to create a frame.
2. Cover the opening with clear contact paper and stick overlapping tissue paper squares onto the sticky side until the centre is completely filled with colour.
3. Attach a piece of string and hang your finished sun catcher in a sunny window.

As the sunlight shines through, the colours create beautiful patterns of light around the room.

Turn it into a mindful moment:
Every time your child notices their sun catcher, encourage them to pause and take three slow, deep breaths while watching the colourful light. This simple routine helps children slow down, regulate their breathing, and become more aware of the present moment.

Why colours matter:
Bright colours and natural sunlight can have a positive effect on mood. Exposure to colourful environments and daylight has been linked to the release of feel-good chemicals such as serotonin, which supports mood and wellbeing, and dopamine, which is involved in motivation, enjoyment, and reward.

While a sun catcher isn't a substitute for mental health support, combining creativity, colourful light, and mindful breathing creates a meaningful activity that encourages children to slow down, relax, and enjoy the moment.

Sometimes the simplest activities create the biggest impact.

Have you ever made a sun catcher with your little one? We'd love to hear how it turned out.

31/07/2026

Celebrating Our Partnership with Handsworth Primary School

Since April 2023, it has been a privilege to be part of the Handsworth Primary School community through our after-school yoga club.

One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is hearing how much the children look forward to each session. Knowing that our club has become a highlight of their week means so much to us.

We're also incredibly grateful for the wonderful feedback we continue to receive about our amazing teacher. Hearing how they create a welcoming, engaging, and supportive environment for every child reminds us why we love what we do.

Thank you to the staff, families, and children at Handsworth Primary School for your continued support, trust, and enthusiasm. We are so proud to be part of your wellbeing journey and look forward to creating many more moments of movement, mindfulness, confidence, and joy together.

💙 Here's to many more wonderful years!

29/07/2026

📦 Mystery Box Challenge ✨

Looking for a simple summer holiday activity that's fun, engaging, and packed with learning?
The Mystery Box Challenge is a wonderful way to encourage children to slow down, become more aware of their senses, and explore the world through touch.

All you need is:
• A cardboard box
• A hand-sized hole cut into the box
• A piece of fabric taped or glued over the opening so children can't peek inside
• A few everyday household objects, such as a spoon, pinecone, feather, orange, cotton ball, toy car, building block, or small teddy.

How to play:

1. Place one object inside the box.
2. Without looking, encourage your child to reach through the fabric and feel the object carefully.
3. Before guessing, ask them to describe what they notice.

Can they tell you if it's...
• Smooth or rough?
• Soft or hard?
• Light or heavy?
• Round or pointy?
• Warm or cool?

4. Once they've explored every detail they can, let them make their guess before revealing the object.

Then swap the item and play again!

Why is this a mindful sensory activity?

Mindfulness is all about paying attention to the present moment.
Instead of rushing to find the answer, children are encouraged to slow down, focus on what they can feel, and notice every little detail through touch. This helps strengthen their awareness, concentration, and ability to observe without distractions.

At the same time, they're engaging one of their most important senses: touch. By exploring different textures, shapes, temperatures, and weights, children develop sensory awareness while building confidence in using descriptive language.

27/07/2026

Most children will answer "Fine." when you ask, "How was school today?"

Not because they don't want to talk, but because it's a big question after a long, busy day.

Instead of asking about their entire day, try asking something more specific. You'll often be surprised by the conversations that follow.

Here are a few questions to try:

•What made you smile today?
•What was the funniest thing that happened?
•Did you learn something new?
•Who did you help today?
•What are you most proud of?

These questions encourage children to reflect, share their experiences, and talk about their emotions in a way that feels natural. They also help strengthen your connection by showing genuine interest in the little moments that matter most.

Remember, meaningful conversations don't always happen immediately. Some children need a snack, a cuddle, or a little quiet time before they're ready to chat, and that's okay.

Sometimes, asking a different question is all it takes to open the door to a wonderful conversation.

Which question are you going to ask after school today? Let us know in the comments!

24/07/2026

Celebrating Our Partnership with St Dunstan's

A heartfelt thank you to St Dunstan's for being part of the BEAM journey since May 2023.

For over two years, it has been a privilege to deliver our yoga club to such a welcoming school community. Every session has been filled with energy, enthusiasm, laughter and a genuine love of learning.

We're incredibly grateful to the wonderful staff for their ongoing support, the amazing children for bringing positivity and excitement to every class, and the parents for trusting us to be part of their children's wellbeing journey.

Partnerships like this remind us why we do what we do, helping children build confidence, develop mindfulness, stay active, and enjoy movement in a fun and supportive environment.

Thank you, St Dunstan's, for your continued support. We look forward to creating many more happy memories together.

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22/07/2026

Ever find yourself lying in bed feeling tired... but your mind just won't switch off?

Instead of reaching for your phone, try spending just 5 minutes moving your body before bed.

Gentle yoga helps release physical tension, slow busy thoughts, and signals to your nervous system that it's time to rest. It doesn't need to be complicated, even a few simple stretches can make a big difference.

In this carousel, we're sharing 3 easy yoga poses you can do before bed to help you:

• Calm a racing mind
• Ease tension in your back, neck and shoulders
• Prepare your body for deeper, more restful sleep
• Create a relaxing bedtime routine you'll actually look forward to

Small habits repeated consistently often have the biggest impact on our wellbeing.

Swipe through, give the poses a try tonight, and let us know which one becomes your favourite.

Do you have a bedtime routine that helps you unwind? We'd love to hear it in the comments.

20/07/2026

Magic Milk: A Colourful Science & Mindfulness Activity

Science, creativity and mindfulness all in one simple activity.
Magic Milk is a fun experiment that encourages children to slow down, observe, ask questions and explore. As they carefully place each drop of colour and watch the reaction unfold, they're practising focus, patience and mindful attention without even realising it.

What you'll need:
• A shallow plate or tray
• Whole milk (this works best because of the higher fat content)
• Food colouring (3–4 colours)
• Dishwashing liquid
• Cotton buds (cotton swabs)

Step 1
Pour enough whole milk into the plate to completely cover the bottom.

Step 2
Add several drops of different food colouring around the milk. Encourage children to create patterns or spread the colours around the plate.

Step 3
Dip the tip of a cotton bud into a small amount of dishwashing liquid.

Step 4
Gently touch the cotton bud onto the surface of the milk.
Watch as the colours burst, swirl and dance across the plate!

What's happening?
Dish soap breaks down the fat molecules in the milk. As the soap moves through the milk looking for fat, it pushes the food colouring along with it, creating the beautiful swirling patterns.

Mindfulness Tip
Before adding the soap, invite children to spend a minute quietly observing the colours.

Ask questions like:
• What colours can you see?
• Which colour do you think will move first?
• What happens when you simply watch without touching?

After the colours begin moving, encourage them to take slow breaths while watching the patterns change.

This simple activity helps develop:
• Focus and concentration
• Curiosity and observation skills
• Scientific thinking
• Patience
• Mindful awareness

Sometimes the best learning happens when science and mindfulness come together.

Have you ever tried Magic Milk with your children?

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