Full and half day Professional Development for students wellbeing

 

Enhancing Student Wellbeing: Practical Strategies for a Thriving Classroom
A Professional Learning Session for Educators (Preschool – Year 6)

In this hands-on PD, teachers will explore evidence-based, science-backed strategies to enhance student wellbeing and create a classroom culture of connection, emotional regulation, and resilience. Drawing on positive psychology, neuroscience, and social-emotional learning, this session equips educators with simple, effective tools that support students' mental health and overall development.

Grounded in evidence-based research, these strategies are practical, adaptable, and suitable for all age groups, from preschool to senior secondary. Teachers will leave the session with a comprehensive toolkit of low-prep, high-impact strategies that can be immediately applied to enhance student wellbeing in their classrooms.

Key Outcomes for Teachers:

  • Learning Outcomes:


    • Understand the importance of teacher regulation in fostering a thriving classroom environment
    • Explore practical wellbeing strategies for teachers, including values alignment, boundary setting, and self-care practices
    • Learn and implement the MIND acronym for introducing simple, screen-free mindfulness practices
    • Gain insight into emotional regulation tools, such as emotion wheels, to support both teachers and students
    • Strengthen classroom relationships through empathetic listening and co-regulation
    • Receive a comprehensive toolkit of easy-to-use resources to enhance student presence and wellbeing
    • Discover the Daily 5 for Classroom Wellbeing, a flexible framework to help students:

    ·       Connect with Self (Mindfulness and emotional awareness)

    ·       Connect with Others (Empathetic listening and social support)

    ·       Connect with Creativity (Exploration and self-expression)

    ·       Connect with Nature (Grounding and curiosity)

    ·       Care for Self (Self-compassion and emotional resilience)

Full and half-day Professional Development for teacher wellbeing

Nourish & Grow — Stress Management and Self-Development for Educators

Ideal for Preschool to Year 6 Teachers

Teaching demands so much of the mind, body, and heart. How often do we intentionally nourish our own growth in return? This PD experience is designed to help educators understand the science of stress, teacher regulation, and practical strategies to enhance personal and professional wellbeing.

By the end of the session, educators will:

  • Understand the brain science behind stress and how it affects teacher regulation and classroom dynamics

  • Learn the importance of teacher self-regulation and its impact on student behaviour, learning, and engagement

  • Explore strategies to manage dysregulation and stay centred during high-stress moments

  • Discover how humour and playfulness can be powerful tools to diffuse stress and create a positive classroom atmosphere

  • Learn to identify and align with their core values and set healthy boundaries for sustainable wellbeing

  • Develop a personalized self-care plan incorporating evidence-based techniques for ongoing resilience

  • Integrate mindfulness practices into daily routines to enhance emotional regulation and classroom focus

This session is a chance to recharge, refocus, and gain practical tools for lasting wellbeing, both as a teacher and as an individual.

Half or Full Day Teacher retreats

Nourish & Grow — Stress Management and Self-Development for Educators

Ideal for Preschool to Year 6 Teachers Teaching demands so much of the mind, body, and heart — but how often do we intentionally nourish our own growth in return? This PD experience is designed to help educators step away from the daily rush and reconnect with themselves through proven stress management and self-development practices. It's a chance to recharge, refocus, and reimagine what sustainable wellbeing can look like in your teaching career.

This teacher retreat is immersive, restorative, and inspiring. Participants will leave not only with new tools, but with a renewed sense of purpose and personal vision — because teaching from a place of wholeness changes everything.

Self-care is not a luxury for teachers — it's a necessity.

Invest in yourself. Your future self (and your students) will thank you.

Educators will experience and learn:

  • Meditation and Breathwork techniques to calm the nervous system and reset in moments of high stress

  • Sound Bowl Healing sessions to promote deep relaxation, emotional release, and mental clarity

  • Yoga for Educators — gentle practices to support physical resilience and mental focus

  • Vision Boarding Workshops to set personal and professional goals with intention and creativity

  • Discover practical mindfulness strategies to integrate wellbeing into your daily routines

  • Create a personalised self-care plan that fosters long-term emotional and physical resilience

  • Learn how to stay grounded, present, and focused, even during the most demanding moments

Bespoke Workshops: Tailored for Your School's Needs

At Kind Labs, we offer bespoke professional development workshops designed specifically to meet the unique needs of your school or educational team. Our flexible workshops can be customized to address your specific goals, challenges, and wellbeing objectives. Whether you're focusing on student mental health, teacher self-care, or fostering a compassionate school culture, we will work with you to create a workshop that aligns with your school's priorities.

Key Benefits:

  • Customizable Content: Tailored sessions to address specific topics such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, teacher wellbeing, or classroom empathy.

  • Interactive Delivery: Engaging, hands-on activities designed to provide practical, immediately applicable strategies.

  • Flexible Duration: Workshops can be scheduled as full-day, half-day, or shorter sessions, depending on your school’s requirements.

  • Ongoing Support: Post-workshop resources, including tools, activities, and guidance, to ensure long-term impact and integration.