What happens at a Wisdom of Youth Session?

Move and Notice

We begin with energy, play and movement, and start to connect with the way our bodies feel.

Breath and Be Still

Slowing everything right down, we use gentle breathing to help children find a moment of calm, focus their attention and relax

Create and Express

Children use natural materials to create expressive faces, exploring emotions and feelings through art.

Share and Celebrate

Each artwork is photographed in our lightbox, then brought together in a collaborative stop-motion film celebrating every child's creativity.

When Children Find Their Own Words…

What happens when we give children the space to explore their feelings, share their thoughts and really listen to what they have to say?

Throughout our workshops, we open up conversations about emotions, kindness and friendship. We explore how feelings show up in our bodies, what helps when things feel difficult, and how the words we choose can make someone else's day.

There are no right or wrong answers. Children are encouraged to express themselves in their own way, and what they share can be thoughtful, funny, imaginative and surprisingly powerful.

Sometimes, the simplest conversations reveal the most extraordinary insights.

Suitable for Reception to Year 6

A flexible, inclusive experience that works beautifully as a whole-school project or for individual classes.

Bringing creativity, wellbeing and children’s voices to life.

Bring Wisdom of Youth to Your School

The Creativity Doesn't End When We Leave

Every Wisdom of Youth school visit includes a digital photo folder of the children's artwork and a simple collaborative stop-motion film, bringing their individual creations together into something special.

For schools wishing to share the experience more widely, we also offer two optional ways to celebrate and preserve the children's creativity.

Don’t just take our word for it!

  • “I'm not usually confident with art activities, but this was so accessible. Every child was able to take part and create something they felt genuinely proud of.”

    Teacher

  • “Watching the children go from being full of energy and excitement to a room so quiet you could hear a pin drop was incredible.”

    Teacher

  • “We felt so honoured to work with such passionate and enthusiastic artists. The children got so much out of the experience and have continued talking about it ever since.”

    Teacher

  • “The project linked well to our wellbeing focus and our first year of developing outdoor learning and Forest School provision.”

    Teacher

  • “The project also benefited staff by providing ideas for future outdoor and creative learning opportunities and demonstrating how art can support children’s wellbeing and engagement.”

    Teacher

  • “The project was very well organised from the outset. Communication throughout was excellent and Natalie and Donna were extremely flexible and responsive to our needs.”

    Teacher

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