Kellogg Mindful Middle School Stress, Coping & Connection (Gr. 6-8)

Middle school can be a challenging time as students navigate academic pressure, friendships, changing emotions, and increasing expectations. This weekly afterschool club would provide students with a relaxed, supportive environment to learn practical strategies for managing stress, building emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, and navigating common middle-school challenges. Through fun, low-cost, hands-on activities, students would have opportunities to practice mindfulness, identify healthy ways to cope, build resilience, and connect with peers in a positive setting. The goal is to give students tools they can actually use in their everyday lives—while making the experience engaging, welcoming, and enjoyable.