W.I.N. WORK-INS
Helping Elementary Schools Meet SEL Goals With Movement, Music and Mindfulness
HOW WE HELP SCHOOLS
WE TRADE STALE SEL FOR SMILING STUDENTS
At Give N' Grow, we specialize in helping schools turn their SEL programs from stale to sensational! By integrating mindful movement and educational music, we make SEL fun, engaging, and impactful, ensuring students are more excited to participate and invest in their emotional learning.
We've had the privilege of teaching over 60,000 students nationwide, with schools reporting that our unique approach has supported district goals and enhanced programs like PBIS, AVID, Leader in Me, Second Step, and MindUP. The feedback is clear: when SEL is engaging, students not only learn but thrive—and that's something worth smiling about!
DANCING & DUNKING TO DESTRESS & DREAM BIG
Our "Motion Creates Emotion" warmup combines shaking, bouncing, power moves, and dance to help kids release stuck energy in their bodies and shift their emotional state. By tapping into the natural power of their bodies, students learn how to manage their emotions and boost their mood—through movement that’s fun and age-appropriate.
Imagination plays a key role in mental health, creativity, and self-confidence, which is why we guide students through visualization exercises and meditations to help them dream big. From visualizing compassion and connection to high flying dunks, we empower students to believe in themselves, let go of stress, and envision their greatest potential.
TEACHING THE FUNDAMENTALS
"The building was ROCKING! They LOVED it!"
Nina Teresi, Teacher, Baltimore MD
ENHANCING FOCUS, SELF-AWARENESS, AND EMPATHY
Our "M.E. Skills" (Mental Emotional Skills) are simple, catchy, and effective tools for students to mindfully manage emotions and get present. Our assemblies are customizable, so you choose the skills you'd like us to focus on!
The easy 1,2,3 process of Identifying, Accepting, and Managing Emotions
Feeling and focusing on our feet to ground and get powerfully present
See the situation, Breathe to regulate, and Do with focus & joy.
Boosting self-esteem, compassion, and courage with affirmations
Asking What's Important Now? to refocus on what’s in our control
Mindfully bouncing back from mistakes, failures, and loses quickly
SUPER SIMPLE ASSEMBLIES
Virtual assemblies makes the message engaging for students and easier for staff.
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Principals love that virtual saves on speaker expenses and makes supervising students easier
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Teachers appreciate that virtual is logistically easier and takes less time out of their typical routines
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Students engage with virtual speakers as if they are famous celebrities, creating more buy-in and focus
With virtual assemblies we can keep kids where they're accustomed to learning and behaving - in the classroom.
Whether you want to engage 10 kids or 1000 classrooms across your entire district, its all possible with virtual!
PROFESSIONAL & TRUSTWORTHY
PRINCIPAL & TEACHER TESTIMONIALS
Julie Zimmerman, Principal
16th & Hawk ES, PA
That was awesome! Thank you so much! The kids loved it!
Gabriella Rios, Teacher
10th & Green ES, PA
Thank you so much! My kiddos absolutely love these workouts. Thank you for all you do!
Erin Mohat, Psychologist
Van Arsdale ES, CO
Here at our school we use Second Step and MindUP and a lot of the things Coach Ben was teaching them today was reinforcing what we’ve shared with them in the classroom. It was a great support.
Jenny King-Reid, Principal
Nelson ES, KS
The kids had a blast! Thank you so much for the opportunity. You have given them a memory most won’t forget.
Nina Teresi, Teacher
Baltimore, MD
The building was rocking! They loved it!!
PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATIONS
We are proud to have collaborated with these world-class brands and professional players to amplify our mental health message and expand our SEL impact.
Lonnie Walker IV - NBA
Cheyenne Parker - WNBA
Franz Wagner - NBA
Kahleah Copper - WNBA
Tyrese Maxey - NBA
Monica Wright - WNBA
OUR COACHES
Ben Cecchini
Founder, Executive Director, M.E. Skills Coach
Coach Ben is a group therapy facilitator, certified life coach, breathwork instructor, basketball coach and motivational rapper who has travelled the world inspiring youth through music, movement, and mindfulness.
Ryan McFarland
M.E. Skills Coach, CEO of Let's Grow Sports
Coach Mac is a husband, father, high energy entertainer, and one of the highest rated basketball trainers in the state of Maryland with an affinity for inspiring and connecting with youth of all skill levels.
PACKAGES & PRICING
EMPOWERING SCHOOLS - ACCESSIBLE SEL SOLUTIONS
As a nonprofit, our goal is to collaborate with as many schools as possible regardless of their budget.
To achieve this goal, we offer flexible pricing and creative solutions so that all schools can elevate their SEL programming and all students can enjoy this educational experience.
Simply reach out and let us know your budget!
We'll work with you to bring this impact to life!