MINI MERMAID METHOD
At our core, we want to raise a generation of brave, strong active girls. We use physical activity as a catalyst for deeper conversations with girls, and as a result, while working to reach a goal, they build up their heart, mind, and body strength, resulting in a strong foundation of self-esteem, self-confidence and self-compassion.
Ok, so what does this REALLY mean, and why is it so important?
Ok, so what does this REALLY mean, and why is it so important?
WHY?
More and more research shows just how powerful physical activity and movement are on a child’s long-term mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. In fact, both new Ofsted and UK Chief Medical Officers’ Physical Activity guidelines correlate physical activity with improved learning, greater resilience and confidence. Physical activity can help the social development of children because it provides opportunities for self-expression, building self-confidence, social interaction and integration
At the same time, according to the Youth Sport Trust, girls drop out of physical activity at a younger age and at a greater rate than boys, starting as early as age 8. According to the most recent Active Lives Children and Young People study, “girls are less likely to enjoy being active than boys, with the biggest gap between the genders found around confidence and enjoyment.” They avoid trying new things. They worry about not being perfect. And they beat themselves up when they fail. As this happens, girls’ stress and anxiety grows and their confidence, resilience and esteem decline.
Our programme sits in front of this decline and empowers young girls with the confidence to be active, the resilience to fail and the kindness to forgive imperfections. We replace the fear of failure with the power of possibility.
At the same time, according to the Youth Sport Trust, girls drop out of physical activity at a younger age and at a greater rate than boys, starting as early as age 8. According to the most recent Active Lives Children and Young People study, “girls are less likely to enjoy being active than boys, with the biggest gap between the genders found around confidence and enjoyment.” They avoid trying new things. They worry about not being perfect. And they beat themselves up when they fail. As this happens, girls’ stress and anxiety grows and their confidence, resilience and esteem decline.
Our programme sits in front of this decline and empowers young girls with the confidence to be active, the resilience to fail and the kindness to forgive imperfections. We replace the fear of failure with the power of possibility.
HOW?
Mini Mermaid Running Club UK offers a proven curriculum that proactively protects, preserves and builds girls’ self-confidence, self-esteem and self-compassion, working with girls BEFORE these declines start.
Our curriculum, delivered in small group sizes (10-12 girls) includes instructions, objectives, games, workouts and journal exercises, leading up to a 5km challenge.
Throughout this journey, girls learn compassion for self & others, resilience to navigate failure & success, as well as the confidence to reach their dreams & goals, through the lens of two characters, Mini Mermaid & Siren.
Mini Mermaid, our inner cheerleader and Siren, our inner critic represent the two voices we hear in the world and in our own hearts. Telling the difference between the two leads to clarity and mindfulness. Over time, girls turn their Mini Mermaid voice into a powerful force, better equipping them to take on every challenge and pressure they face.
Our curriculum, delivered in small group sizes (10-12 girls) includes instructions, objectives, games, workouts and journal exercises, leading up to a 5km challenge.
Throughout this journey, girls learn compassion for self & others, resilience to navigate failure & success, as well as the confidence to reach their dreams & goals, through the lens of two characters, Mini Mermaid & Siren.
Mini Mermaid, our inner cheerleader and Siren, our inner critic represent the two voices we hear in the world and in our own hearts. Telling the difference between the two leads to clarity and mindfulness. Over time, girls turn their Mini Mermaid voice into a powerful force, better equipping them to take on every challenge and pressure they face.