Primary Classroom Curriculum

Confidently teach the skills for wellbeing—no mental health experience required

The Smiling Mind Primary Classroom Curriculum offers pre-planned lessons for Years 1–6 across 20 SEL topics, interactive Brain Break activities for Foundation to Year 2, and tools to engage educators, parents and the wider community.

Designed to support schools to build foundational mental fitness skills, the program provides explicit teaching resources, interactive classroom activities and on-demand professional development training for educators.

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Ready to use as a front of classroom resource, with no extra lesson planning, research or stress

Co-designed by psychologists and educators to positively impact mental wellbeing outcomes

A comprehensive, stand-alone wellbeing program mapped to the Australian Curriculum

Educator training includes a self-paced "Mental Fitness Foundations" course, step-by-step implementation support and training resources on ADHD, trauma, and anxiety.

Externally assessed for impact, with 9 in 10 educators reporting classroom improvements

Extends mental fitness learning into homes via the free Smiling Mind App to support families

What is the Primary Classroom Curriculum?

The Primary Classroom Curriculum is a comprehensive social and emotional learning (SEL) program designed to build lifelong mental fitness skills in students.

Lesson plans for years 1-6 include discussion guides and activities to seamlessly integrate into classrooms while fostering a positive school culture.

All content is mapped to the Health and Physical Education learning area of the Australian Curriculum.

Through Smiling Mind’s Learning Hub, educators gain access to interactive lessons and practical resources. Schools also receive training, support, and parent engagement tools, ensuring a lasting impact across the whole school community.

Digital lessons for years 1-6 can be easily extended to homes via the free Smiling Mind App, empowering students and families to thrive anytime, anywhere.

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Educators enjoy a full year of access to:

120 pre-planned lessons for year levels 1 to 6, across 20 SEL topics
18 interactive Brain Break activities for Foundation to Year 2 to recharge and boost social-emotional skills
A wide range of student and educator resources, including meditations, in-class social and emotional learning activities and printable take home activities
Online and self-paced educator professional development including 60-minute “Mental Fitness Foundations" course and Specialist Topics hub with training resources on ADHD, trauma, and anxiety

Why choose the Smiling Mind Primary Classroom Curriculum?

Co-designed by psychologists and educators to help students build the range of mental fitness skills that evidence shows underpin mental wellbeing
Ready-to-use SEL resources for Years 1–6 including engaging digital interface for students, and a private teacher view for educators to seamlessly integrate lessons and activities into the classroom
Mapped to the Australian curriculum and led by evidence, with tailored training for teachers, school leaders, and wellbeing coordinators

Works to create a common language and positive classroom culture, and easily extends to homes via the free Smiling Mind App, empowering students and families to thrive anytime, anywhere
Externally assessed for impact, with 9 in 10 educators reporting classroom improvements including more positive learning environments, social and emotional skills development, and greater engagement with learning.

Boost your primary school students’ wellbeing with Smiling Mind

As an educator, you play an influential role in the lives of your students. Guiding them in developing social and emotional skills will support their current mental wellbeing and empower them for their future.

Social and emotional skills are the foundation for both academic and life success. Teaching kids these skills at a young age will provide the building blocks to thrive both inside the classroom and beyond.

The benefits of teaching SEL to your students don’t just come to fruition in the long-term—in fact, the immediate changes seen in students help to create an engaging, safe, and mindful classroom environment for both students and educators.

Students become more focused and optimistic, and learn to develop emotional regulation strategies. As a result, there are fewer instances of outbursts, bullying, and explosive reactions in classrooms.

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