Children.
Welcome to our children’s programming, where young minds and hearts are nurtured through innovative approaches that inspire emotional wellness. At Teach Zen, we’re passionate about creating compassionate, resilient, and mindful communities—starting with our youngest learners. Discover how we’re helping children grow emotionally and socially through programs rooted in music, movement, and mindfulness.
One Love, One Heart SEL Program
Brought to you by Family SHADE and The Laffey-McHugh Foundation
Empowering Young Hearts Through Music, Movement, and Mindfulness
Our SEL program is thorough and extensive, with 5 phases that include supports such as direct instruction of social-emotional learning skills with the children to the formation of a wellness group in each school that we enter. The program was created with an intentional framework that influences the entire school community and its culture around emotional wellbeing. The program aligns with social-emotional research provided by CASEL, Breathe For Change, and the Pyramid model.
Our flagship One Love, One Heart (OLOH) SEL Program is designed to help children thrive emotionally and socially. Through interactive sessions led by skilled facilitators, children learn to:
Understand and manage their emotions.
Build confidence and a sense of belonging.
Develop empathy and healthy relationships.
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The OLOH program is a 12-week journey conducted in preschool classrooms, creating a safe, familiar, and fun environment for learning.
Teach Zen Inc is raising emotional intelligence in young children through the 3M’s (Music, Movement and Mindfulness). The program uses the 3M’s as its source of implementing meaningful experiences that capture the attention and boost the retaining of various important SEL skills to young children.
OLOH aligns with the CASEL Social and Emotional Learning Competencies:
Self Awareness- Understanding our emotions and thoughts, and how they influence our actions
Self Management- Managing one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations.
Social Awareness- Understanding the perspectives of and empathizing with others, including those from diverse backgrounds.
Relationship Skills-Establishing and maintaining healthy, supportive relationships and effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals/groups.
Responsible Decision-making- Making caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations.
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Each week builds on the last, blending familiar and new activities to reinforce social-emotional skills:
Music & Percussion: Drums and instruments engage children in rhythm and teamwork.
Interactive Play: Fun games like Emotional Freeze Dance and Breathing Buddies promote mindfulness and emotional awareness.
Leadership Opportunities: Activities empower children to take the lead, fostering confidence and community.
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Here’s a sneak peek of what children experience:
Session 1: Emotional Freeze Dance – Move and groove while learning to pause and reflect.
Session 4: Breathing Buddies – Practice calming techniques with a mindful twist.
Session 7: Parachute Fun – Cooperative games to build teamwork and joy.
Session 12: Drum Circle – A celebration of unity and emotional expression through rhythm.
Explore more about our impactful sessions and their alignment with the Delaware Early Learning Foundations here.
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Why It Works
Our approach is grounded in research and built to support children’s growth in key areas:
Self-Awareness: Understanding emotions and how they influence actions.
Self-Management: Building strategies to handle emotions and set goals.
Social Awareness: Empathy and understanding diverse perspectives.
Relationship Skills: Developing healthy, supportive connections.
Responsible Decision-Making: Making caring, constructive choices.
Bring OLOH to a Preschool!
Help nurture emotional intelligence and resilience in young learners by bringing the One Love, One Heart SEL Program to a preschool.
Through music, movement, and mindfulness, this 12-week program equips children with the skills to understand and manage emotions, build relationships, and grow in confidence—all while creating a joyful, supportive classroom environment.
Whether you’re an individual looking to sponsor a program or a preschool interested in learning more, we’d love to partner with you. Together, we can empower the next generation to thrive emotionally and socially.