Aiko Tanaka
Play-based mindful practice, parent engagement — for ages 3–8.
Early Years Facilitator
- Based in
- Kyoto
- Works
- onsite
- Languages
- JP · EN
- Ages
- 3–8
2-minute introduction: who Aiko works with, how sessions run, and what changes after a term.
What you can book
Standard Inner Education service formats. Each offer is delivered within this specialist's age groups, languages and programs.
Private sessions
One-to-one work on attention, emotional regulation and self-confidence, adapted to the age and the family context.
- •Intake conversation
- •Individual practice plan
- •Parent debrief after every block
Train-the-trainer
Builds internal capacity so your own people can run the programme after the external expert leaves.
- •Facilitator manual
- •Practice teaching with feedback
- •Certification of internal trainers
Teacher training & CPD
Hands-on training that gives teachers concrete classroom routines for calm starts, transitions and conflict.
- •Ready-to-use classroom scripts
- •Video demos
- •Follow-up Q&A session
Whole-school implementation
From diagnostics and programme selection to timetable integration, staff onboarding and impact review.
- •Readiness audit
- •Roadmap & KPIs
- •Termly review with leadership
Teacher wellbeing & burnout prevention
Practical recovery work for the adults in the building — nervous-system regulation, boundaries, workload rituals.
- •Wellbeing baseline survey
- •Personal regulation toolkit
- •Peer supervision structure
Parent workshops
Brings parents on board so the practices continue at home instead of stopping at the school gate.
- •Talk + live Q&A
- •Take-home practice cards
- •Recording for the community
Curriculum & programme design
A custom SEL / mindfulness curriculum written for your age groups, culture and language — not a translated template.
- •Scope & sequence
- •Lesson materials
- •Teacher-facing guide
Supervision & coaching
Ongoing professional supervision for the people holding emotional load inside the school.
- •Case supervision
- •Method feedback
- •Written summary of agreements
Keynotes & conference sessions
A clear, evidence-anchored talk on why inner skills belong in the core curriculum — with live practice.
- •Tailored framing for your audience
- •Slides & references
- •Optional workshop add-on
Diagnostics & impact measurement
Baseline and follow-up measurement so the programme can be defended with data, not anecdotes.
- •Survey instruments
- •Data analysis
- •Board-ready report
From first call to results
Intro call
20 minutes to understand your context, group and constraints.
Proposal
A concrete format, schedule and fee — in writing, no obligation.
Delivery
Sessions or training run to plan, with all materials handed over.
Review
What changed, what to keep, what to do next term.
About
Aiko works with early-years settings and families, focusing on gentle, embodied practices that honour young children's rhythms.
Areas of work
Book a Call with Aiko Tanaka
Tell us the service, the group and your timeline — you'll get a written proposal.
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