Mindful Creative Muse/Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training Certification

  • $547 or 3 monthly payments of $197

Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training Certification

You may be a Parent, Teacher (Art, Yoga, or Education), Teacher Assistant, School Counselor, Artist, or Therapist. You feel called to share Mindfulness + Art with children ~3-14+ yrs old. These calming activities can help children improve their focus, emotional regulation, attention, and prosocial behavior. + Bonus Course & Coaching.

This Training may be for you if...

  • You're a Parent, Teacher (Art, Yoga, Education, or K-12), Teacher Assistant, School Counselor, Artist, Therapist, or Holistic Practitioner
  • You feel called to deepen your own practice of calming Mindful Art activities and share it with the children in your life.
  • For Teachers, you may work with children in preschool or K-12, in person or online, and you're excited to learn and share a variety of calming Mindfulness + Art + Breath + Movement activities that have been shown to help children improve their focus, emotional regulation, attention, awareness, prosocial behavior, mood, and more. 

    While you can apply this training to all ages, we specifically focus on Mindful Art activities for kids between approximately 3-12+ yrs old, as well as for adults in a supportive role (such as Parents and Teachers).

Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training Certification Program has Double International Accreditation

Our program is currently the only Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training online that is internationally accreditated by both:

  • The International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance (IMMA)

  • The Mindful Art Alliance (MAA)

We're proud to have double accreditation. You can feel at ease knowing these rigorous standards and review process ensures quality instruction in both mindfulness and art.

Join anytime and go at your own pace.

  • This Accredited Mindful Art for Kids Certification Training program is recorded, so you can go at your own pace. 
  • It's accessible via desktop, tablet, and mobile devices, so you can learn on the go. Anytime. Anywhere. 
  • Throughout the training, you'll have direct access and support from the Principal Teacher, Cynthia Hauk (founder of Mindful Creative Muse), as you post comments and questions in the Modules.  
  • Receive Support anytime with our new Live Chat Feature. 
  • You can also connect with a like-minded global community of parents, teachers, and therapists enrolled in the training around the world. 
  • There are options for additional *live call* support as well. More details about the training below. 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • How to create your own Mindful Art Practice for your own self-care and/or to teach better
  • What is Mindful Art and Mindfulness activities for kids, parents, and teachers 
  • What are the Benefits of mindfulness in the classroom 
  • How to Practice, Share, and Teach Mindful Art activities for children
  • How to use mindfulness, art, and movement activities with kids to increase emotional regulation, attention, focus, prosocial behavior, and awareness
  • How to teach mindfulness and art activities to kids
  • Learn the Mindful Art for Kids Class Structure 
  • How to Create, Plan, and Teach your Own Mindful Art Class
  • How to modify Mindful Art activities for kids

TRAINING TOPICS:

  • Trauma-informed Guiding Principles and Practices (trauma-sensitive language and cues)
  • Research-Based Benefits of Mindfulness and Mindful Art
  • Foundational Principles of Teaching Mindful Art activities for Kids
  • Mindful Art and Movement Exercises 
  • Mindfulness and Meditation Exercises

TRAINING MODULES INCLUDE:

Unique Exercises and Instruction, including
  • Videos, audio, images, and text
  • 20 Mindful Art Exercises
  • 20 Mindfulness and Meditation Exercises
  • 5 Mindful Movement Exercises

WHAT ELSE IS INCLUDED:

  • Mindful Creative Muse™ 7-Step Framework to Teach Mindful Art activities for Kids
  • Mindful Art for Kids Workshop Example with Teaching Framework
  • How to Create, Plan, and Teach Mindful Art activities for kids

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDED:

  • Teacher Training Manual/Workbooks: Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training; Author, Cynthia Hauk
  • Check-in and Intentions Workbook for Parents and Teachers
  • Worksheets and Journaling Prompts exploring Mindful Art activities
  • Worksheets: Class Format and Planning for Teachers (including a Step-by-Step Framework, Outline, and Cheatsheet for simpler planning)
  • Authentic Marketing Guidelines and Tips
  • Articles and Mindful Art for Kids recommended Book Resources
  • Text, Image, Audio, and Video Recordings of Mindful Art for Kids activities and demos
  • Online Community Support on Private Training Page 

OVERVIEW OF ACTIVITIES:


MINDFUL ARTS

- BodyScan Drawing 
- Body Drawing
- Creative Writing
- Colorful Cloud Jar
- Colorful Emotions Wheel
- Drawing the Breath 
- Doodle Dump
- Glitter Jar
- Gratitude Jar
- Gratitude Paper Chain 
- Gratitude Flags
- Meditative Watercolor Doodling 
- Mindful Cloud
- Mindful Mandalas
- Mindful Painting to the Music 
- Playful Collage
- Scribble Drawing Meditation
- Standing Scribble Drawing
- Star Drawing Breath Exercise
- Straw Breath Painting Meditation

MINDFULNESS

- Bag of Surprises 
- Balloon Breathing Exercise 
- Belly Breath
- Buddy Breathing
- Bubble Breathing
- BodyScan Meditation
- Cat Stretch and Breath 
- Elevator Breath 
- Guided Visualization
- Family Circle Meditation
- Five Senses Exercise
- Heart and Belly Breathing
- Heart Hug Meditation
- Lying Circle-Star Breath Exercise
- Mindful Compassion
- Metta Meditation
- Mindful Hands Meditation
- Mindful Meditation 
- R.A.I.N. Meditation
- Self-Compassion Meditation

MINDFUL MOVEMENT

- Mindful Walking
- Rainbow Breath Meditation
- Standing Mountain Meditation
- Seated Tree Exercise
- Twisting Tree Exercise

Additional Support for Online Teachers:
If you want additional training, support, and encouraging hand-holding on how to design and market your offering online, we recommend adding the Bonus Course **Create and Launch Your Own Online Offerings** during checkout. This includes our Step-by-Step Blueprint to create, plan, design, market, and run your offering online to help you move through creative blocks and build confidence. 

Upon completion, you'll receive a Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Certification accredited by the acclaimed International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance (IMMA)

*SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT ACCREDITATION*

This is the only online trauma-informed Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training that is accredited by two reputable mindfulness and art organizations, such as the International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance (IMMA) and the Mindful Art Alliance (MAA).

Typically, applying for alliance memberships on your own requires a substantial amount of additional fees and time that is automatically included in this Certification program with no additional fees or effort needed from you (a huge benefit and value).

Enrolling in this double internationally accredited Certification program ensures the quality of the training, as well as adds credibility to your Certificate of Completion. 

TEACHER TRAINING CONTENTS:

Lessons

Welcome & Overview
Preview
Module 1: Setting Intentions & Designing a Creative Self-Care Plan
Preview
Module 1B: Wheel of Life Exercise
Preview
Module 2: What is Mindful Art?
Module 2B: Trauma-Informed Research & Foundations of Mindfulness and Art
Module 3: Mindful Art Activities (Part 1: Table of Contents B-G)
Module 3B: Mindful Art Activities (Part 1: Letters B-C)
Module 3C: Mindful Art Activities (Part 1: Letters D-G)
Module 4: Mindful Art Activities (Part 2: Table of Contents & G-S)
Module 4B: Mindful Art Activities (Part 2: Letters M-P)
Module 4C: Mindful Art Activities (Part 2: Letters S continued)
Module 4D: Mindful Art Activities (Part 2: Letters S continued)
Module 5: Mindfulness & Meditation Exercises (Part 1: Letters B-F)
Module 6: Mindfulness & Meditation Exercises (Part 2: Letters H-S)
Module 7: Mindful Movement Exercises
Module 8: Activity Planning and Tips for Parents
Module 9: Lesson Planning and Class Structure for Teachers
Module 10: Workshop Example with Teaching Framework
Conclusion, Copyright, and Certification Process

Bonuses!

Deepening Your Practice: 30 Day Challenge
Marketing Your First Class
What's Next? Continuing Support
Share Your Feedback & Gifts
Stay Connected in Community

TEACHER BIO:

Welcome! I'm Cynthia Hauk, MFA (Founder of Mindful Creative Muse). I'm passionate about sharing mindful art practices to enhance self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-expression, as well as empowering other Facilitators to share creative and calming practices in the world. 

  • Facilitating Art and Mindfulness courses for 14 years
  • Facilitating Teacher Training for 5 years 
  • Credible and Experienced teaching at a variety of in-person and online workshops, retreats, festivals, teacher training, and global telesummits reaching students in more than 50 countries

Education and Certifications (Highlights included below):

  • Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Interdisciplinary Arts 
  • Trauma-Informed Expressive Art Therapy Facilitator 
  • Expressive Arts and Eco-Therapy Facilitator
  • SoulCollage® Facilitator 
  • Meditation and Yoga Teacher (including Somatics, Trauma-Sensitive, Restorative, etc)

TESTIMONIAL FROM A MOTHER:

"My son (just turned 7) was freaking out today and nothing would help calm him... so I pulled him upstairs and showed him my mandala from yesterday's class... he totally calmed down and created his own. He is excited now to be able to go up to his room when upset and just get lost in this! - Rachel


STUDENT TESTIMONIALS:

"The Mindful Creative Muse C-MAT program exceeded my expectations. The research-backed materials were thoughtfully curated and gave me a strong foundation to teach with both confidence and heart. The activities were beautifully designed and easily adaptable for all ages, which made them perfect for my diverse groups. What truly stood out was how much I grew personally, not just as a teacher, but as a mindful art practitioner. This training deepened my own practice while empowering me to create meaningful, calming experiences for children." - Alicia Moss, USA

"I was delighted by the treasure trove of mindful art, meditation, and movement practices in this training! This is a course I return to time and time again for creative inspiration. Cynthia recognizes the diverse backgrounds of her students, has a gift for creating content that is expansive enough to be integrated into work you are already doing in the world. If you work with kids or have ever been a kid yourself, this course is for you." - Rynn Burkett, TX, USA

“What I appreciated most about the teacher training was the calm and deliberate approach Cynthia presented in her video lessons. She was clear and precise in her manner and the written lessons were also clearly presented. I also appreciated her knowledge and experience with the topics. The biggest 'aha' moment was during the meditative visual art creations. I found such comfort in doing some of the activities and the release I felt afterwards.” - Linda Kallas, CA, USA

"Cynthia Hauk offers fun, accessible and beautiful creative trainings through Mindful Creative Muse. ...Trainings are led in a non-judgmental, inclusive way and are exceptionally well planned and executed. I have enjoyed all the sharing and inspiration I have gained from these workshops and training and they have inspired me to want to pass along these teachings to others. Bravo, Cynthia! Keep doing what you're doing." - Madeleine Adamson

"Cynthia Hauk's warm and compassionate nature is immediately felt in her presence. Her teachings are intentional and clear, reflecting her own personal healing journey and depth of exploration. I would highly recommend Cynthia's classes, workshops and offerings to anyone seeking stillness, relaxation and harmony in life." - T.S.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. :)

How long do I have access to the course?

Once you've enrolled and paid, you'll have immediate access to the course material for as long as you need. 

You can go at your own pace to fit your schedule. You can also go back through Modules anytime for more integrated learning. The recordings, videos, PDFs, etc are all accessible to be reviewed again and again (a great benefit to online learning!).

Also, your access to the monthly Q&A Group Coaching Calls begins when you enroll in the training. This is fantastic additional support to receive tailored guidance, have your questions answered, learn from other students questions, and receive coaching by Cynthia. 

What Sets the Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training Apart from Other Programs?

Our Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training stands out in several key ways, ensuring it's not just another online course but a comprehensive, internationally recognized training program.

  1. Dual International Accreditation: We are proud to be the only online mindful art for kids certification program accredited by both The International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance (IMMA) and the Mindful Art Alliance (MAA). This dual accreditation guarantees high-quality instruction in both mindfulness and art, lending credibility and value to your certification.

  2. All-Inclusive Curriculum: Unlike other programs that may require additional, costly add-ons or training, our course is all-encompassing. We cover a wide age range, from children to teenagers, and address the needs of parents and teachers. This holistic approach streamlines your learning experience, making it more efficient and cost-effective.

  3. No Hidden Costs: We believe in transparency and affordability. Our program's comprehensive nature means you won't encounter unexpected expenses for extra training. We offer a complete learning journey without additional costs, making it a financially sensible choice.

  4. Extended Support with Q&A Group Coaching Calls: To enhance your training experience, we provide three months of access to live (and recorded) Q&A Group Coaching Calls, as well as access to our previously recorded Calls and growing Resource Library for Teachers. These sessions and resources offer personalized guidance, coaching, accountability, and support, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.

By choosing our program, you're not just enrolling in a course; you're joining a globally recognized community with robust support and an all-in-one learning platform. Our mission is to provide you with a thorough, enjoyable, and meaningful training experience that empowers you to confidently teach and inspire through mindful art.

Is this Online Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training Certification Program Accredited?

Yes! This is the only online Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training Certification program that is internationally accredited by not only The International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance but also The Mindful Art Alliance. These credible Alliances are the gold standard for reviewing and approving International Mindfulness and Art Accredited Schools. You can feel at ease knowing the quality of this training and the credibility of your Certificate of Completion. 

What if I'm unhappy with my purchase?

If you find yourself less than satisfied with the Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training, we are here to support and assist you in making the most of your learning experience. While we don't offer refunds due to the immediate access and digital nature of our content, we take your satisfaction seriously and provide several ways to ensure you get the most value from the training:

  1. Dedicated Support: We offer extensive support through our live and recorded Q&A Group Coaching Calls. These sessions are designed to address any questions or challenges you might encounter, providing personalized guidance and solutions.

  2. Open Communication: We encourage you to reach out to us directly, as this allows us to understand your specific concerns and offer targeted support or additional resources that may enhance your experience.

  3. Quality Assurance: Our training is double-accredited by The International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance (IMMA) and the Mindful Art Alliance (MAA), reflecting our commitment to high-quality content and teaching. We are confident in the value and effectiveness of our program.

  4. Continuous Improvement: Throughout its 5-year journey, our Mindful Art for Kids Teacher Training has consistently been a top-tier program, deeply enriched by the feedback from our vibrant community. Each piece of input has been a valuable tool, allowing us to enhance and fine-tune an already outstanding training experience. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and we take pride in adapting and evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of our participants, ensuring that we always offer the best and most effective learning environment.

  5. Community Support: You will have access to a community of fellow learners and professionals, where you can share experiences, seek advice, and find inspiration.

We believe in the transformative power of our training and are committed to making your educational journey as enriching and beneficial as possible. Our goal is to ensure that every participant feels supported, valued, and confident in applying the skills and knowledge gained from our program.

I still have a question, how can I contact you?

For any questions (or to request a two-payment option plan), please email Cynthia Hauk at info@mindfulcreativemuse.com.