Mindfulness Through Play

Mindfulness Through Play is a Minneapolis based 501 (c) 3 educational non-profit and community education partner teaching "Mindfulness through Play" in physical education, afterschool programs, summer programs and professional development.  

Our Mission: 

is to teach students how to mindfully regulate challenging emotions, develop a growth mindset and speak to themselves and others with more kindness, encouragement and compassion. 

What does it mean to play mindfully? 

Mindful play is a to be fully aware of the current experience without judgment. It can help children and schools in many ways, including: 

Developing resilience: Children can learn to navigate challenges and stressors with greater resilience.

 Building social skills: Children can learn important social skills like turn-taking, active listening, and respecting others' perspectives. 

Developing emotional intelligence: Children can develop emotional intelligence and a sense of inner calm. 

Enhancing focus: Children can enhance their focus and concentration. 

Reducing stress: Children can reduce stress and develop a positive mindset.

Since 2018 Mindfulness Through play has Served over 20,000 Students!

We raise funds to support the operations of our afterschool programs in the Twin cities as well as provide our Mindfulness through Play P.E Program

to public schools! 

See for yourself, directly from a Minneapolis PE teacher just how impactful our programs are 

for students and the entire school environment. Watch this short video below to see and hear the impacts of our programs from local educators. 

Mindfulness is helping students learn how to regulate challenging emotions and negative thoughts. Studies from Harvard are showing that it also is helping students do better on tests and achieve higher grades.

HELP PROVIDE PROGRAMING!

Consider a monthly Donation to help support bringing Mindfulness through Play programing to low income and at risk youth in title one schools around Minnesota.