Derry · County Londonderry

Creating calm, confident kids

Fun, creative relaxation classes for children in Derry, run by qualified teacher and Relax Kids coach Ann Wood. Following the award-winning 7-step system.

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Since 2000 Qualified teacher Community & schools
Ann Wood, Relax Kids Derry coach

What we offer

A class for every stage

Every programme follows the same purposeful, values-based approach — playful for children, reassuring for parents.

Ages 3+ · Weekly classes

Weekly Classes

Fun, creative sessions giving children a toolbox of strategies to self-regulate and grow more confident. The original programme families have trusted since 2000 — movement, breathing, relaxation and confidence-building, every week.

Ages 0–18mo · Parent & baby

Baby Mindful

Gentle activities that stimulate and calm while supporting your baby’s natural development.

Ages 11+ · Wellbeing

ChargeUP

Mindful tools for older children to reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep and wellbeing.

Schools · Whole-class

Calmaclass

A whole-school approach embedding relaxation into the classroom, used by Ann in her own teaching.

The method

7 Steps of Relaxation

Our unique, award-winning system takes children on a journey from high energy to deep calm.

1
Move
Warm-up exercise for energy & fun
2
Play
Activity games for vitality, creativity & joy
3
Stretch
Stretching for balance, inner strength & power
4
Feel
Peer/self massage for self-awareness & empathy
5
Breathe
Breathing for improved health & inner calm
6
Believe
Affirmations for self-esteem & confidence
7
Relax
Visualisation for deep rest & imagination

Practical info

Schedule, pricing & FAQs

Full details are being finalised — get in touch and Ann will answer directly.

Schedule

[Class days & times to be confirmed]

Pricing

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Location

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Frequently asked questions

What ages do you work with?

Relax Kids Derry runs sessions from babies (Baby Mindful) right through to age 11+ (ChargeUP), plus whole-class sessions for schools.

What should my child bring?

Just comfortable clothes to move in — everything else is provided.

Do you run sessions in schools?

Yes — Calmaclass brings the same 7-step method into the classroom as a whole-school approach.

How do I book a free taster?

Email Ann using the button below and she’ll get back to you to arrange a time.

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Ann Wood

Meet your coach

Ann Wood

I have been a qualified Primary school teacher since 2000 and trained as a Relax Kids coach in 2019. I use Relax Kids in the classroom and run classes in the community. I am passionate about helping young people understand their emotions and feelings — and I love to see the positive change and joy the activities bring.

Qualified since 2000 Relax Kids Coach

Kind words

What families say

After just one session at Relax Kids, there was a noticeable change in my children’s behaviour which lasted all week.
Parent
I really like the book, it is very relaxing — when you read it you feel like you are on a cloud.
Jade aged 10
My daughter’s confidence blossomed over the 6 weeks — she now speaks in front of her whole class.
Parent