Calm Club Intro workshop
A playful one-hour introduction to thoughts, big feelings and finding your calm.
Through stories, creativity and games, children explore thoughts and emotions and discover simple calming tools they can use in everyday life.
Workshops can be delivered either for families to attend together or for children only, with a feedback session for parents afterwards.
In person · 1 hour · Adaptable to age & group size
Big emotions are part of growing up
Feeling angry, sad, or scared is part of being human.
The challenge is that many children are never shown what they can do when those feelings become too big.
Calm Club gives children practical skills in a way that feels natural and fun.
Instead of sitting through a lesson, they discover calming strategies through stories, games, creative activities and conversation. They learn by doing, and because they enjoy the experience, the lessons stay with them.
What happens during Calm Club Intro
A workshop full of discovery, creativity and connection
During the session families will:
- Discover Chit-Chat the Talking Hat, the story that inspired Calm Club.
- Explore thoughts and feelings in a fun and age-appropriate way
- Practise calming techniques such as Bubble Breathing
- Create their own Calm Character
- Take home a Calm Guide with the calming steps they learned
What children and families take away
After Calm Club, families leave with:
- A better understanding of their inner world
- Practical calming tools they can use together
- A shared language for talking about feelings
- A personal reminder of their new skills
The workshop is designed to feel fun and creative while giving families tools they can use in everyday life.
What situation best describes you?
For families
A chance to connect, learn and grow together
Big feelings can be challenging for children and the adults supporting them. Calm Club gives families dedicated time to explore thoughts and emotions together in a simple, relaxed and playful way.
Parents don’t need to have all the answers. During the workshop, you will discover simple ways to support your child and create moments of connection around feelings.
What parents say
“Wonderful and engaging”
“This was a wonderful and engaging workshop that helped my child understand and express her emotions in a fun, age appropriate way.
My child especially enjoyed the breathing exercise and the drawing activity.”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Wajeeha H.
“Skills that last beyond the workshop”
“In the weeks after my son looked at the guide when he got upset and practiced the easy to follow steps, which miraculously worked for him.”
“Also useful for parents”
“It was also useful for me as a parent to be there, so I can help put what we learned into practice at home.”
★ ★ ★ ★
Mother of a 4 year old
“Practical tools that children understand”
“I really love the practical way you demonstrate calming down and lessons learned!”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Laurika V.
“Helping children cope with big feelings”
“So good for learning emotional regulation and dealing with anxiety!”
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Erika V.
For Organisers
A meaningful wellbeing experience for children and families
Calm Club is a ready-to-deliver workshop for libraries, schools and community organisations that want to support children’s emotional wellbeing in an engaging and accessible way.
Families leave with practical tools, creative memories and a shared language around thoughts and emotions. Organisations can offer something that is not only enjoyable in the moment, but continues to support families afterwards.
Practical information
Suitable for:
- Libraries
- Schools & Aftercare
- Social organizations
- Holiday programmes & Holiday parks
Delivery can be tailored for families or for children attending independently.
Age: Ideal for children aged 4–9 years
Duration: 1 hour, adaptable to your needs and group sizes
Group size: Ideally 8–25 children
Available throughout the Netherlands