Emotional resilience for all students
Rainbow Feelings is a preventive program for social-emotional learning. We help primary schools teach children to manage their emotions — before they end up on a waiting list.
What does a Rainbow Feelings session look like?
For
Groups 4 to 8 (ages 7–12)
Length
45–50 min per class
Where
Your school gymnasium
Group size
Up to 32 children
Equipment
None — barefoot or socks
Language
Dutch or English
What it brings your school
Fits within Inclusive Education
Rainbow Feelings aligns with core objectives for social-emotional development and supports your care structure.
Preventive, not curative
Prevent children from ending up on mental health waiting lists. Our method strengthens resilience in all students.
Evidence-based
Based on breathing techniques, mindfulness and positive psychology. Measurable results after 8 weeks.
Minimal burden for teachers
We deliver the classes. Teachers receive reference materials and tips to continue the method in the classroom.
Three friends who live in every child's heart
Big feelings, given a name. Once children meet them, the feelings stop being scary — they become friends a child can welcome. These three characters are the heart of Rainbow Feelings.
General Grumpy
"It's too hard. I'm stuck."
Shows up when something feels hard, frustrating, or unfair. We welcome him, tap the heart, take 3 breaths.
Captain Calm
"I am calm. I can try."
Shows up when we breathe. Our signature breath: Smell the Flower, Blow the Candle — once a child tries it, they never forget it.
Hip Hip Hooray
"I did it! I am proud."
Shows up when we did the hard work. Celebrate with the whole body — Mountain, Warrior, Star. Joy that's earned.
Smell the Flower · Blow the Candle
One concrete breathing tool every child takes home. Simple, body-led, and impossible to forget — works on the playground, at the dinner table, or anywhere a feeling suddenly gets big.
The 45-minute session, phase by phase
A movement-led arc — bodies stay active throughout, hearts and minds settle by the end.
1. Biggest, brightest smile
A full-body wake-up. Kids drop the morning, find the room, find each other.
2. Sun salutations
A kid-friendly Surya Namaskar — taught playfully so it feels like a game, not a workout.
3. Meet the 3 friends
Quick story-time. Children meet General Grumpy, Captain Calm, Hip Hip Hooray.
4. Story yoga · the heart of the class
A full story arc told through poses — children feel resilience in their bodies, not just their ears.
5. Pair breathing
Knee-to-knee with a partner — practising the signature breath together. Connection + memory.
6. Rain dance & body scan
Whole-body stretch flow → legs up → rest pose → guided body scan → calm close.
What every child leaves with
A class without a take-home is just an hour. A class with one becomes a tool they use for years.
A breathing tool they'll actually use.
Smell the Flower, Blow the Candle. Simple, body-led, and impossible to forget. Works in the playground, at the dinner table, at the dentist.
Three new friends in their head.
When the next hard moment comes, they don't panic — they recognise it. "That's General Grumpy. He's here. Now I breathe."
A story their body remembers.
The seed who pushed through hard earth and bloomed — felt in muscle, breath, and heart. Resilience taught without a single lecture.
A shared language with classmates.
When the whole class knows the three friends, kids start naming feelings out loud — to each other, to teachers, at home. Hidden becomes seen.
Get started in 4 steps
Free demo class
We come to your school for a free Rainbow Feelings class. You immediately see how children respond.
Customised program
Together we choose the package that fits your school: Starter, Standard or Premium.
8-week program
Weekly 45-minute classes, fully delivered. Including materials and progress reports.
Evaluation and follow-up
Afterwards we evaluate the results together and discuss follow-up options.
“Gagan's workshop made a remarkable impact in our classroom. The breathing, body awareness, and quiet exercises were so special — every child joined in with joy.”
— Margo, Teacher, 1st Montessori School
Eerste Montessori Hoofddorp · May Vacation camps 2026 (Amsterdam, Haarlem, Hoofddorp) · schools in Amstelveen, Hoofddorp and Haarlem
Download our school presentation
A short presentation (PDF, 11 slides) covering our method, the three signature characters, a sample story, and all the practical details schools usually ask about. Easy to share internally with your wellbeing coordinator or PYP / IPC lead.
Free demo class at your school
We come to you. No costs, no obligations. Experience for yourself how children respond to Rainbow Feelings.
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