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Primary Classroom Curriculum

The evidence-based SEL program that doesn't require extra lesson prep

Featuring 120 pre-planned lessons and printable activities, across 20 social and emotional learning (SEL) topics for Years 1 to 6. The Smiling Mind Primary Classroom Curriculum is the most comprehensive, plug and play option to bring SEL into the classroom.

Smiling Mind has done the research, so you don’t have to. Join hundreds of primary schools across Australia already using our curriculum. You can purchase individual subscriptions or a program for every teacher in your school.

 
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‘Plug and play’ as a front of classroom resource, with no extra lesson planning, research or stress

Co-designed by psychologists and educators to incorporate elements of Mindfulness, Positive Psychology and Positive Education principles

A comprehensive, stand-alone wellbeing program that is mapped to the Australian Curriculum

Flexibility embedded in each lesson plan, to shorten or extend each learning experience based on time

A brand trusted and actively used by 75% of Australian educators

Selected for inclusion on the Victorian, New South Wales and South Australian Schools Mental Health Menus and Beyond Blue's Be You Program Directory

 

What is the Primary Classroom Curriculum?

The Primary Classroom Curriculum delivers evidence-led SEL content to help primary-school-aged children build their life-long mental fitness skills.

 

The Primary Classroom Curriculum is a comprehensive and stand-alone SEL program. Through pre-planned lesson content, children learn, practice and integrate social and emotional skills.

See how Smiling Mind’s Primary Classroom Curriculum is mapped to the Australian personal and social capabilities curriculum.  

While the lessons have been designed for students, the curriculum was created for educators like you.

The Primary Classroom Curriculum, supports educators with pre-planned lessons to streamline your SEL delivery and access to a range of resources, webinars and tips from the Smiling Mind team.

 

Each individual subscription includes 12 months access to:

  • 120 pre-planned lessons for year levels 1 to 6, across 20 SEL topics including Self-Compassion, Recognising and Managing Emotions, Making Decisions, Positive Relationships and Communication and Empathy. See the full list of topics included in the program and the learning intentions.

  • A wide range of student and educator resources, including meditations, in-class social and emotional learning activities and printable take home activities.

  • Online and self-paced, educator professional development and access to additional educator webinars throughout the year.

Why choose the Smiling Mind Primary Classroom Curriculum? 

 

  • Each lesson is designed with flexibility in mind. You can easily shorten or lengthen lessons to fit perfectly into the day

  • Co-designed by psychologists and educators to incorporate the principles of Positive Psychology and Positive Education

  • Works to create a common language and positive classroom culture

The Primary Classroom Curriculum can support you as an individual teacher or whole school

 
 

Primary Classroom Curriculum for Single Class Use

For 1-10 subscriptions

If you’re an educator looking for an SEL curriculum for your own class or a few colleagues, Smiling Mind’s evidence-based Primary Classroom Curriculum is a great option for you.

Along with pre-planned lessons for your class, your Primary Classroom Curriculum subscription will grant you access to the self-paced Mindfulness Foundations educator course, informational webinars and ongoing support from Smiling Mind.

Primary Classroom Curriculum for Whole School Use

For 10+ subscriptions

Take a whole-school approach to mindfulness-based SEL with Smiling Mind. Along with Primary Classroom Curriculum subscriptions for the educators in your school, you’ll also get access to educator professional development courses and workshops.

With a whole-school approach you’ll be supporting a positive school culture for students and teachers.

Victorian Government Schools can access funding for our program

Following a rigorous application and assessment process, Smiling Mind’s Primary Classroom Curriculum has been added to the Victorian Schools Mental Health Menu.

It’s a Tier 1: Positive Mental Health Promotion program, and is recognised for its foundational and emerging evidence.

Victorian state schools are eligible for a subsidy to cover the cost of both individual and a whole school purchases. We’ve simplified the process for purchasing using your funding.

 

Why implement SEL in the classroom?

As an educator, you play an influential role in the lives of your students. Guiding them in developing social and emotional skills will support their current mental wellbeing and empower them for their future.

Emotional intelligence has been demonstrated to have a greater impact on life success than IQ. Teaching kids emotional awareness at a young age will provide the building blocks to thrive both inside the classroom and beyond.

The benefits of teaching SEL to your students don’t just come to fruition in the long-term—in fact, the immediate changes seen in students help to create an engaging, safe, and mindful classroom environment for both students and educators.

Students become more focused and optimistic, and learn to develop emotional regulation strategies. As a result, there are fewer instances of outbursts, bullying, and explosive reactions in classrooms.

 
 
 

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