Stix in Schools
Over the past year, Stix Remotes have made a significant impact in schools across the UK. Our mindfulness program has been shaped by feedback from teachers, parents, and students, allowing us to refine and adapt our offering to meet the needs of classrooms nationwide. By prioritizing input from those who work closely with children, we have continually enhanced Stix to ensure it addresses key challenges such as anxiety, focus, and emotional regulation.
Free Trials: A Risk-Free Way to Introduce Mindfulness
To help schools experience the benefits of Stix we offer a free two-week trial, helping you to assess whether Stix are right for your school without the initial financial commitment. Teacheers can assess how well our programme fits within their existing routines and to evaluate its impact on their students.
The Trial Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
Get in Touch: Schools interested in trying Stix can contact us via email at hello@stixmindfulness.co.uk.
Consultation Call: We’ll schedule a short conversation with school representatives to discuss their specific needs and explain how Stix can be tailored to address them.
Stix Shipment: Once the consultation is complete, we send a set of Stix Remotes to the school.
Two-Week Trial: Schools are encouraged to test Stix with selected students and in various environments to evaluate its effectiveness in meeting their unique challenges.
Follow-Up Call: At the end of the trial, we hold a follow-up conversation to gather feedback and discuss next steps. Schools can either:
Purchase Stix: We will discuss quantities and how to integrate them into the school's long-term plans.
Return Stix: If the school decides Stix is not the right fit, they can return the remotes, with no financial obligations.
How Schools Have Integrated Stix During the Trial?
During their trials, schools have found Stix to be a flexible solution for various classroom needs. For instance, a teacher in Kent used a daily five-minute Stix exercises to help students transition back to school after the summer holidays, significantly improving their emotional readiness and focus. Grove Street Primary School introduced “Stix Afternoons” to help children reconnect when ADHD medication wore off, while Stag Lane Primary used Stix during "carpet time" to assist a student struggling with emotional regulation.
Every school is different, therefore we suggest exploring the following recommendations to help you build up an idea of how you'd like to get the most out of the Stix Programme.
Recommended Use of Stix in Schools
During the trial, we recommend that schools focus on students facing challenges such as anxiety or difficulty with focus, particularly at the start of the school year. Teachers can explore various approaches, including using Stix at the beginning of the day to help students settle into the school routine, or during transitions when concentration levels tend to drop. Here are some things to think about before your trial:
Identify Students Who Could Benefit: Focus on children who may find Stix particularly helpful, such as:
Pupils with anxiety or sensory processing challenges
Neurodiverse children
Students who experience heightened emotions or difficulty self-regulating.
Assign Responsible Teachers:
Determine which teachers will manage the use of Stix Remotes and monitor their impact. Consider assigning a teacher who is familiar with mindfulness practices or who works closely with students needing extra emotional support.
Clarify Key Challenges you could address Address: Define specific issues you'd like to tackle during the trial. Examples of challenges Stix Remotes can help with include:
Behavioral issues and lack of focus after lunch or breaks.
Anxiety or emotional distress before the start of the school day.
Emotional regulation during transition periods between classes or activities.
Improving classroom engagement for students who struggle with maintaining attention during lessons.
By identifying the right students, engaging key teachers, and focusing on well-defined challenges, schools can ensure that the trial provides meaningful insights into the potential benefits of Stix for their classrooms.
Impact on Students: Feedback from Schools
The feedback from schools participating in the trial has been overwhelmingly positive. Teachers have reported notable improvements in emotional regulation, anxiety reduction, and classroom engagement among students using Stix. Below are some examples of feedback we’ve received:
“One boy who has faced significant trauma struggles with emotional regulation. Since using Stix, we’ve observed remarkable progress in his ability to identify and manage his emotional triggers.”
“Ellie, one of our students, now independently practices mindfulness exercises without needing the Stix remotes.”
“Charlie has adopted several mindfulness strategies, which he applies in his daily life beyond the classroom.”
“We’ve seen a marked improvement in students’ focus when they use Stix before beginning tasks.”
“The sensory and movement-based elements of Stix have resonated particularly well with our neurodiverse students.”
How to Get Started with Stix in Your School
Schools interested in bringing Stix into their classrooms can easily begin the process by emailing us at hello@stixmindfulness.co.uk. We’ll arrange a call to discuss your schools specific needs and guide you through the trial process. The entire experience is risk-free; if Stix doesn’t suit your school’s needs, simply return the remotes at no cost.
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