A calm start. Stronger skills. Better days at school.

Mindful Mentors is a morning SEL program at Wickliffe Progressive Elementary School that helps students develop emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthy relationships before the school day begins.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is a school-based approach that supports students’ growth by teaching practical life skills that help them learn, work with others, and feel successful at school.

Growing From Breathe For Change

Mindful Mentors is the next evolution of Wickliffe’s Breathe for Change program, expanding mindfulness beyond individual practice into student leadership across the school.

For All Students

Mindful Mentors offers a welcoming morning space for students to practice mindfulness, regulate emotions, and arrive at school calm, focused, and ready to learn.

For Student Leaders

Mindfulness Mentors is also a K–5 student leadership program for students who want to model and guide mindful practices for classmates and teachers throughout the school.

Mindful Mentors is a great fit for students who are: 

• Excited to learn and practice mindfulness strategies

• Interested in leading and supporting peers and teachers

• Ready to represent their classroom as a student leader

• Choosing to participate because they want to

(Participation is optional and student-driven)

Program Commitment

Students will meet three times per month before school, from 7:30–8:10 a.m. Consistent attendance is important, as each session builds on the previous one.

2026-2027 Schedule:

September: Tuesday 9/22, Wednesday 9/23, Thursday 9/24

October: Tuesday 10/27, Wednesday 10/28, Thursday 10/29

November: Tuesday 11/17, Wednesday 11/18, Thursday 11/19

December: Tuesday 12/15, Wednesday 12/16, Thursday 12/17

January: Tuesday 1/26, Wednesday 1/27, Thursday 1/28

February: Tuesday 2/23, Wednesday 2/24, Thursday 2/25

March: Tuesday 4/16, Wednesday 4/17, Thursday 4/18

April: Tuesday 4/27, Wednesday 4/28, Thursday 4/29

May: Tuesday 5/18, Wednesday 5/19