activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 7
- Delivery of mindfulness programming in early childhood settings Parent-Child Interactive Development ClassesOffers "Mindful Me Family Classes" for children ages 0–6 through art, yoga, and play to develop focus, emotional awareness, and relaxation skills, operating in classrooms at Balsz Preschool Early Learning Center, Peoria Unified School District Preschools, and family resource centers in Peoria, Washington Elementary, and Tempe.
- Distribution of mindfulness kits to children and families Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides portable mindfulness kits to low-income Title I schools and family resource centers in Phoenix, including Teen Mindfulness Kits with sensory tools, calming stickers, affirmation cards, comfort companions, yoga cards, crystals, and essential oils designed to support emotional regulation, focus, and stress reduction.
- Fundraising to support mindfulness programmingHosts annual fundraising events such as "PLAY It Forward 2025" to raise vital funds for expanding art- and yoga-based mindfulness programming for youth and families.
- Mindful Me Family Classes Parent-Child Interactive Development ClassesOffers "Mindful Me Family Classes" for children ages 0-6 to explore mindfulness through art, yoga, and play, aiming to develop focus, emotional awareness, and relaxation skills.
- Mindfulness Curriculum for Schools and Family Resource Centers Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsProvides mindfulness curriculum through portable kits to low-income Title I schools and family resource centers in Phoenix, operating in multiple locations including Balsz Preschool Early Learning Center, Peoria Family Resource Centers, Peoria Unified School District Preschools, Washington Elementary Family Resource Center, and Thrive to Five Family Resource Center in Tempe.
- Teen Mindfulness Kits Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides Teen Mindfulness Kits containing calming stickers, sensory tools, affirmation cards, comfort companions, yoga cards, crystals, and essential oils to help teenagers cope with stress, anxiety, and other symptoms through mindfulness practices.
- Teen Mindfulness Kits Comfort and Care Kits DistributionProvides Teen Mindfulness Kits to help teenagers cope with stress and anxiety through mindfulness practices, including calming stickers, sensory tools, affirmation cards, comfort companions, yoga cards, crystals, and essential oils.
capacity building · 3
- Teacher TrainingTrains K-8 teachers in mindfulness practices, having trained 30 teachers at the Science and Art School of South Mountain.
- Teacher Training in MindfulnessTrains K-8 teachers in mindfulness practices, having trained 30 teachers at the Science and Art School of South Mountain.
- Teacher training in mindfulness curriculumBuilds capacity by training K–8 teachers in mindfulness practices, as demonstrated by training 30 teachers at the Science and Art School of South Mountain.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Adaptable Mindfulness Curriculum Delivery adaptable_mindfulness_curriculum_deliveryPLAY distributes portable, durable, and adaptable mindfulness kits to ensure that mindfulness education can reach diverse age groups and learning settings, particularly in underserved communities, thereby maximizing accessibility and impact.
- Adaptable mindfulness curriculum for diverse settings adaptable mindfulness curriculum deliveryDelivers mindfulness education through portable, durable, and adaptable kits designed to meet the needs of various age groups and learning environments, particularly in underserved communities.
- Adaptable mindfulness curriculum for diverse settings adaptable mindfulness curriculum deliveryDelivers mindfulness education through portable, durable, and adaptable kits designed to meet the needs of varied age groups and learning environments, particularly in underserved communities.
- Mindfulness Education through Creative Arts and Movement mindfulness_education_through_creative_arts_and_movementPLAY teaches mindfulness to young children by integrating creative arts, yoga, and play. This methodology aims to develop essential skills such as focus, emotional awareness, and relaxation in an engaging and age-appropriate manner.
- Mindfulness through creative arts and movement mindfulness education through creative arts and movementTeaches mindfulness to young children using developmentally appropriate methods such as art, yoga, and play to build focus, emotional awareness, and relaxation skills.
- Mindfulness through creative arts and movement for youth mindfulness education through creative arts and movementTeaches mindfulness to young children using developmentally appropriate methods such as art, yoga, and play to build focus, emotional awareness, and relaxation skills.
- Peer Support for Mental Health peer-support_modelPLAY supports children and families by leveraging the lived experience of individuals who have navigated mental health struggles. This approach aims to reduce stigma, normalize conversations around mental health, and encourage help-seeking behaviors within the community.
- Peer support to reduce mental health stigma peer-support_modelUses lived experience with mental health challenges as a tool to build trust, reduce stigma, and encourage help-seeking behavior among children and families.
- Peer-support model to reduce mental health stigma peer-support_modelUtilizes lived experience with mental health challenges to foster connection, reduce stigma, and encourage help-seeking behaviors among children and families.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Mindful Me Family Classes
Interactive mindfulness classes for children ages 0-6 and their families, combining art, yoga, and play to develop focus, emotional awareness, and relaxation skills at the Children's Museum of Phoenix
Mindfulness Kits
Portable kits distributed to Title I schools and family resource centers containing yoga cards, breathing tools, affirmation cards, sensory items, and essential oils to support mindfulness in classrooms and homes
Teen Mindfulness Kits
Specially designed mindfulness kits for teens featuring sensory tools, affirmation cards, yoga cards, crystals, and essential oils to support stress management, calm, and focus
relationships · 26
who they work with
- Ability 360 Partner — Partner organization
- Acorn Pillows Partner — PLAY Hero partner
- Alhambra Elementary School District Partner — Partner organization
- Aspire Counseling Services Partner — Partner organization
- Azulila Partner — PLAY Hero partner
- Ballers Dream Foundation Partner — Partner organization
- Banner Behavioral Health Partner — Partner organization
- Blue J Way Creative Healing Partner — PLAY Hero partner
- BlueCross BlueShield of Arizona Partner — Partner organization
- Building Blocks Family Funder — Sponsored the "PLAY It Forward 2025" event.
- Children’s Museum of Phoenix Partner — Hosts "Mindful Me Family Classes" at the museum.
- Dickinson Wright Law Partner — Partner organization
- Executive Council Charities Partner — Partner organization
- Future4Kids Partner — Partner organization
- Harper and Mason Creations Partner — PLAY Hero partner
- Holistically Essential Health Partner — PLAY Hero partner
- Lululemon Partner — Here to Be Partner
- Mint Cannabis Funder — Sponsored the "PLAY It Forward 2025" event.
- Oh Baby Consulting Partner — PLAY Hero partner
- Postcard Pal Partner — Partner organization
- Realty Sign Company Partner — Partner organization
- Roger and Sybil Ferguson Charitable Foundation Funder — Sponsored the "PLAY It Forward 2025" event.
- Social Tap Scottsdale Partner — Hosted the "PLAY It Forward 2025" fundraising event.
- Taylor Arnold - Growing Intuitive Eaters Partner — PLAY Hero partner
- True Performance Custom Homes Funder — Sponsored the "PLAY It Forward 2025" event.
- Walt 7 Woodworking Partner — PLAY Hero partner