As we celebrate our new-found “magical powers”, we also establish a mutual “pact,” among students and staff, to support each other in using our Magic Buttons, so that we all win.

Students are asked to participate in creating a list of circumstances that provide reason to Tap and Breathe. We also develop a list of opportunities and respect ways to support each other when reminders are needed.

The supportive quality of our program contributes to a relaxed, focused and motivating experience in which each child feels seen, heard and valued.

Author, Mimi Stevens, or another trained teacher from our team, reads Maven & the Magic Buttons to every classroom. During this delightful 45-minute experience, the kids create sound effects for the story, and interact with their teachers and classmates. This expressive opportunity creates a sense of safety that engenders support for one another.

The children are then coached to breathe and tap in a way that provides each child with a positive, personal experience of the benefits. Classroom teachers are involved, of course, so that students come to see them as a follow-up mentor.

After questions are answered, students are invited to enter a contest (optional), complete with prizes, by submitting a story about their favorite personal success with the Magic Buttons. Prizes are presented in Phase 4.

Logistical Considerations

Phase 2 requires 2 to 15 days, depending on the size of the school, our staff’s availability, and the principal’s level of commitment to the time schedule required.

Class size is limited to normal class sizes for the school – approximately 20 students. In order to insure sufficient attention is given to each student,  combining classrooms does not work.

Every student can access the Magic Buttons Mobile App and take home a copy of the book for minimal fees, which can be apportioned between parents, school and corporate sponsors. Several options are offered to each school.

Make-Up Sessions will be held toward the end of the program for all students who were not at school on the day their class received the training.

As we celebrate our new-found “magical” powers, we will also establish a pact, among all students and staff, to support each other in using our Magic Buttons, so that we all win.

Students are also encouraged to participate in co-creating a list of circumstances and reasons to Tap and Breathe, as well as how to support each other, respectfully, when reminders are needed.

The most important reasons for using the Magic Buttons are repeated aloud, as affirmations, several times throughout the assembly session:

“I am worth it”
“I deserve to feel good!”

Winning Stories…

There’s nothing like a little bit of friendly competition to get kids focused. Winning prizes reinforces the value and popularity of the techniques. It also brings students together in co-creating a cohesive and safe environment.

Students who previously submitted their own inspiring and well-written stories, are invited up to the stage to share their story (omitting very personal details if any) so they can be cheered and applauded.

It is important for the kids to feel comfortable Tapping and Breathing at home. All family members are invited to this evening program, where we share the Magic Buttons with parents, siblings, grandparents, etc.

As entire families begin using these techniques, we reduce the likelihood that students will be subjected to destructive experiences at home, including abuse, trauma, neglect, and verbal/physical violence.

NOTE: If space does not allow for this size program, an option is to add our adult version of the class during a separate time slot.

We want to know how the Magic Buttons are improving your school’s outcomes just as much as you do!  In fact, our intent is to conduct a long-term, large scale study of the benefits of our program.

Prior to Phase 1, we will provide and administer a survey to every student, designed to ascertain their levels of anxiety, stress, and self-confidence. Staff members are welcome to participate on a voluntary basis, unless required by the school leadership.

Based on your school’s goals, the survey will be repeated at an interval (approx 3 to 6 months) determined, in advance, between our staff and yours.

In addition, we plan to collect anonymous metrics about the use and benefits of the Magic Buttons Mobile App. The results will be shared with the principal, school psychologist, or other staff member designated by the school decision maker who executes the contract for our program.

Note: the Mobile App and Metrics are not expected to be fully available until Fall of 2018.

Several students, who submitted their own inspiring and well-written stories, will be brought up to the stage (if desired). Each child who shares their story will win an autographed copy of the book. Another three will be selected at Phase 4 to win larger prizes.

The contest and prizes will accentuate the value and popularity of the techniques. It will also bring students together in co-creating a cohesive and safe environment.

The few who do not win prizes will be guided through a self-acceptance exercise using EFT, demonstrating another use for the Magic Buttons… acknowledging your courage even when you don’t get the prize!