Education & Training
Speaking Engagements
Mini Minds is excited to offer educator trainings, family workshops and student groups & classes to local schools! Below you can view a menu of our wide variety of curriculums that we have created and cultivated over the years. We also have the ability to design curriculums devoted to your unique ideals and intentions for your community!
Supporting Children’s Mental Health in the Classroom
An engaging and practical one hour workshop focused on understanding and supporting children’s mental health in today’s ever-changing world. This session will provide an overview of current trends and challenges impacting children’s emotional well-being and how these may manifest in classroom behaviors, engagement, and learning. Educators will explore the connection between mental health and learning, identify common signs of mental health struggles in students, and discover practical, evidence-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to create a supportive, inclusive, and resilient classroom environment.
Trauma-Informed Teaching
This interactive one hour workshop explores how to create a classroom environment that supports mental health, fosters emotional safety, and promotes student well-being. Educators will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of stress and trauma on learning and behavior, and how these challenges can show up in the classroom. Through the lens of trauma-informed practice, we’ll explore practical, compassionate strategies that help students build emotional regulation skills and strengthen connections with peers and trusted adults. Learn how to shift from reactive to responsive teaching, and walk away with tools to create a calm, connected, and mentally healthy classroom where every student feels seen, supported, and ready to learn.
Understanding 504 Plans & IEP Accommodations — Meeting Students Where They Are
This practical workshop offers educators a clear framework for understanding and implementing 504 Plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to support diverse learners. Participants will explore how to identify and respond to student needs through appropriate accommodations that remove barriers to learning. Using real-world case examples, we’ll examine how various challenges—ranging from ADHD and anxiety to chronic health conditions—can impact classroom performance, and discuss effective strategies that have been successfully implemented in similar situations. Educators will leave with a deeper understanding of the accommodation process and actionable tools to create equitable and supportive learning environments for all students.
Conflict Resolution Workshop with Therapy Dog Remy
This interactive 50 minute workshop is designed to equip students with practical tools for navigating conflict with confidence and respect. Participants will:
- Understand how to identify and name conflict in constructive ways
- Learn emotion regulation strategies to calm down before addressing a problem
- Explore a variety of healthy, effective conflict resolution techniques
Therapy dog Remy provides a calming, grounding presence during the workshop, helping create a safe and supportive learning environment. To deepen the experience, students also engage in art-based directives, offering personal, tangible reminders of the skills they’ve gained.
Ideal for groups of 50 students or fewer, this workshop can be adapted to fit advisory periods, wellness days, or SEL programming. Students leave with greater emotional awareness, stronger communication skills, and practical strategies for everyday life.
8th Grade Transition & Conflict Resolution Presentation with Therapy Dog Remy
The move to high school is exciting and it can bring new experiences, expectations, and social dynamics. This 50 minute presentation is designed to normalize the transition process and equip 8th graders with practical conflict resolution skills to help them thrive in their next chapter.
Students will:
- Explore what’s normal during the transition to high school and reflect on their readiness
- Learn how to recognize and manage common stressors and conflicts that may arise
- Practice emotion regulation strategies to stay grounded during change
- Build conflict resolution skills that support healthy communication and strong peer relationships
Therapy dog Remy brings a calming, joyful presence throughout the session, creating a supportive atmosphere for honest conversation and reflection. Art directives are incorporated to help students personalize what they’ve learned and bring a tangible reminder of their strengths into this next stage of their lives. This presentation is ideal for groups of 50 students or fewer and can be integrated into transition programming, advisory sessions, or end-of-year activities. Students leave feeling more prepared, more confident, and equipped with skills that set them up for success.
The Emotionally Responsive Classroom: Your Blueprint for Success
Teaching to the CEO: Enhancing Executive Functioning Skills in your Students
Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention Training
Engaging Screen Time, Avoiding Scream Time
Calm, Cool & Confident: Coping with Stress & Anxiety
Teenager or Toddler? Adolescent Emotional Development
Invitation to Connect: Scheduling Mindful Moments in a Busy Day
Atta Girl: Taking Risks, Messing Up & Growing Confidence
Press Play: Get Out of Your Mind, Get Out of Your House, Get Gritty
When ‘Just Take a Deep Breath’ Isn’t Enough: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
SOS! Signs of Suicide: A Youth Suicide Prevention Program
Professional Development
Mini Minds is excited to offer educator trainings, family workshops and student groups & classes to local schools! Below you can view a menu of our wide variety of curriculums that we have created and cultivated over the years. We also have the ability to design curriculums devoted to your unique ideals and intentions for your community!
Supporting Children’s Mental Health in the Classroom
An engaging and practical one hour workshop focused on understanding and supporting children’s mental health in today’s ever-changing world. This session will provide an overview of current trends and challenges impacting children’s emotional well-being and how these may manifest in classroom behaviors, engagement, and learning. Educators will explore the connection between mental health and learning, identify common signs of mental health struggles in students, and discover practical, evidence-based Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) strategies to create a supportive, inclusive, and resilient classroom environment.
Trauma-Informed Teaching
This interactive one hour workshop explores how to create a classroom environment that supports mental health, fosters emotional safety, and promotes student well-being. Educators will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of stress and trauma on learning and behavior, and how these challenges can show up in the classroom. Through the lens of trauma-informed practice, we’ll explore practical, compassionate strategies that help students build emotional regulation skills and strengthen connections with peers and trusted adults. Learn how to shift from reactive to responsive teaching, and walk away with tools to create a calm, connected, and mentally healthy classroom where every student feels seen, supported, and ready to learn.
Understanding 504 Plans & IEP Accommodations — Meeting Students Where They Are
This practical workshop offers educators a clear framework for understanding and implementing 504 Plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to support diverse learners. Participants will explore how to identify and respond to student needs through appropriate accommodations that remove barriers to learning. Using real-world case examples, we’ll examine how various challenges—ranging from ADHD and anxiety to chronic health conditions—can impact classroom performance, and discuss effective strategies that have been successfully implemented in similar situations. Educators will leave with a deeper understanding of the accommodation process and actionable tools to create equitable and supportive learning environments for all students.
Conflict Resolution Workshop with Therapy Dog Remy
This interactive 50 minute workshop is designed to equip students with practical tools for navigating conflict with confidence and respect. Participants will:
- Understand how to identify and name conflict in constructive ways
- Learn emotion regulation strategies to calm down before addressing a problem
- Explore a variety of healthy, effective conflict resolution techniques
Therapy dog Remy provides a calming, grounding presence during the workshop, helping create a safe and supportive learning environment. To deepen the experience, students also engage in art-based directives, offering personal, tangible reminders of the skills they’ve gained.
Ideal for groups of 50 students or fewer, this workshop can be adapted to fit advisory periods, wellness days, or SEL programming. Students leave with greater emotional awareness, stronger communication skills, and practical strategies for everyday life.
8th Grade Transition & Conflict Resolution Presentation with Therapy Dog Remy
The move to high school is exciting and it can bring new experiences, expectations, and social dynamics. This 50 minute presentation is designed to normalize the transition process and equip 8th graders with practical conflict resolution skills to help them thrive in their next chapter.
Students will:
- Explore what’s normal during the transition to high school and reflect on their readiness
- Learn how to recognize and manage common stressors and conflicts that may arise
- Practice emotion regulation strategies to stay grounded during change
- Build conflict resolution skills that support healthy communication and strong peer relationships
Therapy dog Remy brings a calming, joyful presence throughout the session, creating a supportive atmosphere for honest conversation and reflection. Art directives are incorporated to help students personalize what they’ve learned and bring a tangible reminder of their strengths into this next stage of their lives. This presentation is ideal for groups of 50 students or fewer and can be integrated into transition programming, advisory sessions, or end-of-year activities. Students leave feeling more prepared, more confident, and equipped with skills that set them up for success.
Educator Trainings
The Emotionally Responsive Classroom: Your Blueprint for Success
Teaching to the CEO: Enhancing Executive Functioning Skills in your Students
Question, Persuade, Refer: Suicide Prevention Training
Family Workshops
Engaging Screen Time, Avoiding Scream Time
Calm, Cool & Confident: Coping with Stress & Anxiety
Teenager or Toddler? Adolescent Emotional Development
Invitation to Connect: Scheduling Mindful Moments in a Busy Day
Student Groups & Classes
Atta Girl: Taking Risks, Messing Up & Growing Confidence
Press Play: Get Out of Your Mind, Get Out of Your House, Get Gritty
When ‘Just Take a Deep Breath’ Isn’t Enough: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
SOS! Signs of Suicide: A Youth Suicide Prevention Program
Contact info@miniminds.org to start the conversation today! We look forward to working alongside you to empower your families to raise children who thrive!