Kind Hands Massage Stories and Songs 2-6

Transform Classroom Behaviour & Emotional Regulation through the Power of Nurturing Touch

A trauma-informed, evidence-based program for educators and caregivers to support children aged 2–6 years old.

Kind Hands Massage Stories and Songs Program

The Kind Hands programme is a UK-certified initiative that bridges the gap between creative play and physiological well-being for children aged 2 to 6. By weaving simple, clothed massage strokes into nursery rhymes, songs, and "Massage Stories," the program transforms nurturing touch into a powerful tool for social-emotional learning.

Unlike traditional massage, it is designed for interactive environments—promoting the release of oxytocin (the bonding hormone) and lowering cortisol (the stress hormone) to help children develop emotional resilience, improve focus, and build secure attachments with their peers, parents, and educators.

For Educators & Schools

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For Caregivers

Parents

For Educators (School Implementation)
The course provides a framework to integrate "clothed, child-to-child" or "teacher-to-child" massage into the school curriculum.

Key Benefits: Enhances social-emotional learning (SEL), fosters an inclusive classroom culture, and helps students with self-regulation and stress management.

Implementation: Can be used in whole-class or small-group sessions. Teachers learn to use massage during "nursery rhyme time" or storytelling to help children focus and relax.

Professional Outcomes: Educators learn to recognize emotional cues, respond to unique and complex needs, and evaluate the program’s impact on student behavior and focus.

For Parents (Family Bonding)
The program offers practical tools for parents to use at home to deepen the bond with their children.

Key Benefits: Promotes relaxation (especially before sleep), reduces anxiety by lowering cortisol, and increases the "love hormone" (oxytocin).

Fun & Play: Parents learn to weave simple massage strokes (on the back, arms, and hands) into well-loved nursery rhymes and bedtime stories.

Respect & Consent: A core part of the training is teaching children to ask for permission and giving them the right to say "no," fostering a healthy understanding of personal boundaries from a young age.

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Kind Hands Massage Stories and Songs Implementations in Schools

The Kind Hands program is designed for children aged 2-6 years and combines simple, clothed massage strokes with nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. This evidence-based approach helps children develop essential social-emotional skills, including:

- Communication and empathy
- Self-awareness and self-regulation
- Relationships and bonding
- Stress management and relaxation

Benefits for Schools

By implementing the Kind Hands program, your school can:

- Enhance social-emotional learning and student well-being
- Foster a positive and inclusive school culture
- Support teachers' professional development in social-emotional learning
- Provide a unique and engaging way to promote relaxation and stress management

Benefits for Children

The Kind Hands program offers numerous benefits for children, including:

- Improved emotional regulation and resilience
- Enhanced social skills and relationships
- Increased self-esteem and confidence
- Better sleep quality and reduced stress
- Improved focus and concentration
- Enhanced creativity and imagination
- Stronger bonds with parents, caregivers, and peers

Implementation Options

We offer flexible implementation options to suit your school's needs:

- Whole-class sessions
- Small-group sessions
- Teacher training and mentoring
- Parent-child sessions

- Training and Support

Our experienced trainers will provide:

- Comprehensive training for teachers and staff
- Ongoing support and mentoring
- Program resources and materials

Evaluation and Monitoring

We will work with your school to:

- Develop evaluation criteria and tools
- Monitor program effectiveness and impact
- Make adjustments and improvements as needed

Objectives at the End of the Training

The Kind Hands program offers a unique and engaging way to promote social-emotional learning, relaxation, and bonding among children. Our program aligns with the school's goals and values and would be valuable to implement in schools.

Kindly WhatsApp +65 8806 0138 for inquiry.

Become a Kind Hands

Massage Stories and Songs Instructor

A UK program that focuses on a positive nurturing touch. It involves parent-to-child, child-to-child, and carer-to-child interactive practices, promoting well-being.

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What is the Kind Hands Instructor training content?

Summary of course content:

The Role of Play and kinaesthetic Learning
The importance of touch
Causes and Effects of Stress in Children and Parents
How positive touch and massage calm children
Using the Kind Hands touch strokes in activities
Developing your own massage stories
How to organise and implement the programme
Working with parents
Using massage stories and songs with children and parents
Working with children with unique and complex needs
Health and safety and child protection
Evaluating

By the end of the Kind Hands training, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the benefits of massage and touch for children's social-emotional development
2. Learn and practice simple massage strokes and techniques
3. Integrate massage into daily routines and activities
4. Recognize and respond to children's emotional cues and needs
5. Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
6. Develop strategies for promoting relaxation and stress management in children
7. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Kind Hands program in their school setting

How about the after-training support:

Instructors receive support from their trainers and access valuable resources, such as Kind Hands Resources, downloadable materials, and research extracts relevant to Kind Hands.

Upcoming Online Course Date(s):

Date: 17th and 30 April 2026, Thursday
Language: Mandarin
Mode: Live-streaming
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Duration: 8 Hours

Upcoming Physical Course Date(s):

Date: 07 May 2026, Thursday
Language: English
Mode: Physical
Time: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Duration: 8 Hours
Venue: 14 Scotts Road, Far East Plaza #04-13, Singapore 228213

Training Fees:

Fees: S$299 nett per person (U.P. S$380)

Kind Hands Instructor Training

We provide:

Kind Hands Instructor Manual
Kind Hands Instructor’s Resources
A Teddy bear
The Weather Story Massage
Kind Hands Nursery Rhymes
Kind Hands consent letter to parents
Kind Hands consent form organisation
Kind Hands Instructor’s Record
Research extracts relevant to Kind Hands
The benefits of using peer massage

Please enrol by filling out the registration form; for any inquiries, please WhatsApp +65 8806 0138.

Meet The Trainer

Certified by UK Touchline

Kind Hands Massage Stories and Songs Trainer

Kind Hands Trainer

Shillina Phua

Shillina is a former aesthetic trainer with extensive experience in the beauty and spa industry. She holds several beauty certifications from the UK and Switzerland. Shillina was certified as an Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM) in 2004 and a Massage in Schools Programme (MISP) Instructor in 2005.

As an experienced trainer, she has been delivering workshops and training in Singapore to families with babies, children and the elderly within the community. Shillina is an IMPACT Workplace Wellbeing instructor and Kind Hands instructor and joins the team as a Trainer for the IMPACT Workplace Wellbeing Programme.

Kind Hands Trainer

Amy Zhang

Ms. Amy Zhang is an IAIM-certified infant massage instructor, dedicated to the field since 2006. She became a massage instructor in the in-school program in 2013 and is also an instructor for the Mini MISP program. As a certified holistic massage therapist through ITEC,

As the visionary leader of Ways Group, Amy spearheads a regional network across China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, empowering families and care professionals with specialised education in nurturing touch and holistic support services. Her work creates a meaningful impact on the lives of many.

Kind Hands Student's Review

Kind Hands workshop was practical and accessable. Skills i have learned can be easily integrated into our daily lives.

Nicole Lim, Sales and Marketing Expert