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Goldie Hawn's MindUP: Teaching Kids Emotional Skills
8 Nov
Summary
- MindUP program helps children aged 3-14 develop emotional awareness.
- Over 7 million children in 48 countries have benefited from MindUP.
- The curriculum integrates neuroscience, mindfulness, and social-emotional learning.
Actor Goldie Hawn founded the Goldie Hawn Foundation in 2003, leading to the creation of the MindUP program. Concerned by rising school violence and youth depression, Hawn aimed to equip children with emotional awareness and mental well-being tools beyond traditional academics.
The MindUP curriculum, developed with experts, integrates neuroscience, social-emotional learning, positive psychology, and mindfulness. It targets children aged 3 to 14, teaching them about brain function, emotional regulation, empathy, and stress management through practical exercises and classroom activities.
Since its inception, MindUP has expanded significantly, reaching over 7 million children in 48 countries. Its resources are now accessible online, supported by organizations like the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Global Health Initiative. The program's international growth underscores the increasing recognition of social-emotional learning's importance in education.
