CD Kids
Expressive Social Emotional Learning Group Program
Chakradance Kids™ is an engaging social and emotional learning program for kindergarten children aged 3–5 and primary-aged children aged 6–10.
Using stories, music, movement, creative art and relaxation, the program supports children to build emotional awareness, confidence, communication skills and resilience in ways that are age-appropriate, creative and accessible.
These skills can support children to participate more confidently in group learning, manage transitions, build positive relationships and feel more settled within their kindergarten or school environment.
Children are also introduced to practical regulation strategies, including belly breathing, mindfulness and relaxation, which can be reinforced by educators throughout the day.
Program Delivery Options
Chakradance Kids™ can be delivered in two formats, depending on the needs and goals of your kindergarten or school.
Nine-Session Program
The full program is delivered across nine one-hour sessions.
Kindergarten children follow the story of a friendly dragon called Nixie, while primary-aged children follow Naga. Each session follows a familiar and predictable structure, supporting children to feel safe, know what to expect and participate with growing confidence.
The nine sessions explore:
Introduction to Nixie or Naga
Trusting instincts
Understanding and managing emotions
Self-confidence and self-esteem
Compassion and kindness
Self-expression and communication
Intuition and imagination
Self-awareness
Integration and celebration
Children explore each theme through storytelling, music, movement, discussion and creative art. The repeated structure supports engagement, while the changing themes build a broad range of social, emotional and interpersonal skills over time.
For kinders and schools, the full program provides an opportunity to embed social and emotional learning across the term and reinforce the skills within everyday routines, group experiences and classroom interactions.
One-Day Workshop
The program can also be delivered as a focused one-day workshop exploring:
Trusting instincts
Emotional expression
Self-esteem
Through stories, music, movement and creative activities, children are supported to notice their inner cues, express emotions safely and build confidence in themselves and their abilities.
The workshop is well suited to wellbeing days, transition programs, themed learning experiences or as an introduction to social and emotional learning.
This programme will be facilitated by Sarah Stevenson; Social Worker, Play Therapist, Interplay Therapist and Certified Chakradance Kids™ Facilitator.
To read more about Sarah, click here.
Benefits for Children
Chakradance Kids™ may support children to:
Recognise, understand and express emotions
Build confidence and self-esteem
Develop stronger communication and social skills
Practise kindness, compassion and respect for others
Strengthen emotional regulation
Build self-awareness and trust in their instincts
Develop imagination, creativity and problem-solving skills
Improve coordination, spatial awareness and fine motor skills
Experience greater calm, connection and wellbeing
Benefits for Kindergartens and Schools
The program can support kinder and school environments by helping children develop the skills they need to participate positively in learning and relationships.
This may contribute to:
More settled and engaged group or classroom environments
Improved readiness for learning
Greater confidence with transitions and new experiences
Healthier communication between children
Stronger peer relationships and group participation
Increased ability to express needs and emotions
Practical regulation strategies that educators can reinforce
Earlier recognition of children who may benefit from additional support
Greater consistency in social and emotional learning across the group
By supporting children to better understand themselves and others, the program can reduce pressure on educators and help create a calmer, more connected and inclusive learning environment.
Group Size and Delivery
The program can be delivered to small groups of approximately three to eight children, depending on individual needs and group dynamics.
It can also be facilitated with a whole class or kindergarten group when education staff are available to support participation and engagement.
Program Facilitator
The program is facilitated by Sarah Stevenson, Social Worker, Play Therapist, Interplay Therapist and Certified Chakradance Kids™ Facilitator.
To read more about Sarah, click here.
Requirements for Facilitation
The education setting will need to provide:
An indoor space large enough for children to sit in a circle, move safely and complete creative activities
Education staff support for children who usually receive additional assistance
A completed one-page Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for each child participating in a targeted small group
This information helps the facilitator understand each child’s strengths, support needs and suitability for the group.
