Media Release
World Meditation Day, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Students Across the Globe to Join in Stillness for Children’s World Meditation Day 2025
April 9, 2025
Collingwood, Ontario
Classrooms have become increasingly overwhelmed by stress, distraction, and emotional dysregulation but a Canadian-led initiative is helping students find peace through stillness. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, tens of thousands of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will pause for a few quiet moments as part of Children’s World Meditation Day, a grassroots movement that began in a single Ontario classroom.
Founded by national and provincial award-winning teacher and TEDx speaker Tyler Boyle, Children’s World Meditation Day is part of the larger Dreamwalkers Meditations initiative, which provides free meditation programming and training for educators across the globe. Last year, 23,415 students participated worldwide. The goal for 2025 is 50,000 students, and the registration numbers are quickly climbing.
“The day is a beautiful reminder that calmer kids and calmer classrooms are possible. Even in the chaos of today's classrooms,” says Boyle. “Teachers and parents don’t need fancy tools or elaborate programs to help kids reset. They just need a moment and a couple breaths.”
What makes this initiative unique is its accessibility - a virtual event with pre-recorded and live participation options. Parents and educators can sign up and receive free, age-appropriate meditation materials and follow up activities to enrich the experience. The meditations are designed to be brief but effective for a wide range of learners, including those with neurodiverse needs.
Children’s World Meditation Day 2025 is more than a celebration - it’s a growing global movement to support youth mental health, emotional resilience, and children's well-being... and it all started with one local teacher who invited his class to try a little moment of stillness each day.
Media Inquiries, Interviews & More Information:
Tyler Boyle
Founder, Dreamwalkers Meditations
info@dreamwalkersmeditations.com
www.dreamwalkersmeditations.com
Instagram: @dreamwalkersmeditations
About Dreamwalkers Meditations:
Dreamwalkers Meditations offers free, child-centred guided meditations, educator training, and full-year programs to help foster calm, connection, and emotional regulation in schools. Created by Tyler Boyle, Dreamwalkers is used in classrooms across Canada and around the world.
Our Reputation
Founder of Dreamwalkers Meditations
Over twenty years of teaching experience
Author and Illustrator
Award winning speaker
TEDx presenter and host
Recipient of the Prime Ministers Award of Teaching Excellence
Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario Award for Local Humanitarian.
OTIP Award of Teaching Excellence (Honourable Mention)
Speaker at influential conferences such as Learning and Teaching for Tomorrow, Provoking Curriculum Encounters, and the Ontario Healthy Schools Conference
Featured in Professionally Speaking Magazine
Contributed to Ontario Ministry of Education initiatives
Collaborated with numerous Canadian School Boards
Collaborator with organizations such as the Special Olympics, the Ontario Educational Leadership Center, and the Canadian Mental Health Association
The official Hype guy of The Toronto Blue Jays
About Tyler - Full Bio
Tyler Boyle stands at the forefront of educational innovation as an international edutainer, award winning speaker, acclaimed TEDx presenter, and host, known for his transformative impact in improving behavioural health in schools through meditation. His expertise as a Meditation Mentor is distinguished by his groundbreaking program, Dreamwalkers Meditations, which has been instrumental in alleviating classroom chaos, enhancing emotional intelligence, and elevating student engagement in classrooms.
Tyler’s own teaching journey, spanning over twenty years, is marked by prestigious accolades including the Prime Ministers Award of Teaching Excellence, the Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario Award for his humanitarian contributions and top-ranking recognition from the OTIP Award of Teaching Excellence. His work with Moving EDGEucation as a consultant and ‘EDGEucator’ underscores his commitment to holistic child wellness, encompassing the body, brain, and being.
Tyler’s insights are sought after at influential conferences such as Learning and Teaching for Tomorrow, Provoking Curriculum Encounters, and the Ontario Healthy Schools Conference. His innovative methods have not only gained recognition in Professionally Speaking Magazine but they have also shaped Ontario Ministry of Education initiatives.
Collaborating with numerous School Boards, including Simcoe County, Trillium Lakelands, Renfrew and Bluewater, Boyle’s strategies have proven effective across a variety of diverse communities. His resources are a daily touchstone for youth professionals across North America and beyond, providing practical, no-prep solutions to foster tranquility and connection in thousands of classrooms globally.
In addition to his impactful work in schools, Tyler Boyle’s thought leadership expands beyond, supporting organizations such as the Special Olympics, the Ontario Educational Leadership Center and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Through Dreamwalkers Meditations, Tyler Boyle emerges as the quintessential mentor for teachers navigating the challenges of bustling classrooms. His science-backed Mindful Minutes and Behavioural Health strategies are vital tools for managing overwhelm and cultivating a peaceful learning environment. Tyler Boyle is not just an educator; he is a visionary reshaping the educational landscape with mindfulness and wellbeing at its core.
Find out more about Tyler’s other Projects at tylercboyle.com
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Our Story
A message from Dreamwalkers Meditations Creative Director Tyler Boyle:
“Being a meditator myself, I wanted to share the benefits of the practice with my elementary school students so I began Dreamwalkers Meditation Club with a colleague of mine. There was a lack of free high-quality child-centred guided meditations available on YouTube so I began creating my own.
The club grew quickly, with parents and teachers beginning to attend alongside the students. After observing an improvement in the children’s mood, cognitive flexibility and focus, parents began asking how they could support this practice at home and teachers began asking how they could use these meditations in their classroom. To address these requests, Dreamwalkers Meditations as an educational and mental wellness support was born.”
Dreamwalkers Meditations are being used in more than seven school boards in Ontario - and counting. Several schools play Dreamwalkers Mindful Minutes over the announcements every day for the whole school to take part simultaneously.
Meditation is an evidence-based proactive mental health strategy with teachers reporting immediate results after just one session, and longer sustained results when used daily. Short-term effects are calmer students with increased focus, decreased chatter and increased resilience in both academics and social interactions. The longterm impact is greater self-regulation, healthier interactions, positive sense of Self and increased body awareness.
It’s not a wonder that the Dreamwalkers Community is growing so quickly. This is mindfulness made easy!