Helping children breathe, create, play, and feel better so they can learn better.
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Mr. Stevey & Friends
Breathe. Create. Play.
I’m Stevey Jones, but my friends call me Mr. Stevey. For over five years, I’ve helped Florida’s children “feel better so they can learn better.” I’m here to give every child a toolbox of calm, creativity, and courage.
We turn public spaces into hubs of joy. Through a mix of art, reading, movement, and breathing exercises, we provide families with a free, high-quality educational experience.
Mia and Junior are safe in their new foster home, but their hearts are still heavy. At a Mr. Stevey & Friends event, they discover the healing power of art, music, and mindful play.
“These mindful programs have been a highlight event for Aleks. Every time we mention an upcoming event he excitedly yells Mr. Stevey & Friends! The crafts get all our creative juices flowing, the movement gets the wiggles out. The books always take us on…
“These mindful programs have been a highlight event for Aleks. Every time we mention an upcoming event he excitedly yells Mr. Stevey & Friends! The crafts get all our creative juices flowing, the movement gets the wiggles out. The books always take us on an adventure. The friendships Aleks forms at these events are beautiful to watch, grow and blossom. I would absolutely recommend this program to other families.”
Mr. Stevey & Friends has been a safe place for us to explore our creativity, and learn many ways to calm our bodies.
— Shauna Becker, Local Parent
Mr. Stevey has a unique ability to engage children through story and mindfulness practices. His passion for helping kids build emotional awareness and valuable life skills has an invaluable impact on the community.
— Erin Clay, Librarian for Sarasota County Libraries
Mr. Stevey’s ability to engage young learners through storytelling and mindfulness is unmatched! By integrating mindful practices and creative exploration, he creates a safe and welcoming environment where children can develop confidence, express themselves,…
Mr. Stevey’s ability to engage young learners through storytelling and mindfulness is unmatched! By integrating mindful practices and creative exploration, he creates a safe and welcoming environment where children can develop confidence, express themselves, and foster positive relationships with their families and the broader community. It has truly been a pleasure collaborating with him at The Ringling and at various local venues in the community.
Mr. Stevey’s program has had a tremendous impact on our daughter by helping her build confidence, resilience, and healthy coping skills through meditation and breathing techniques. Our community needs more programs like this that give young people the tools…
Mr. Stevey’s program has had a tremendous impact on our daughter by helping her build confidence, resilience, and healthy coping skills through meditation and breathing techniques. Our community needs more programs like this that give young people the tools to manage life’s challenges while fostering personal growth, emotional well-being, family unity, and embracing diversity.
Our family has truly enjoyed Mr. Stevey & Friends. Through many varied and beautiful forms of artistry, music, storytelling, movement, and mindfulness, Mr. Stevey and his teaching artists foster a welcoming, creative community that brings families…
Our family has truly enjoyed Mr. Stevey & Friends. Through many varied and beautiful forms of artistry, music, storytelling, movement, and mindfulness, Mr. Stevey and his teaching artists foster a welcoming, creative community that brings families together and makes children and adults of all ages feel a joyful sense of belonging.
Grant: I really liked the superhero costumes.
Julia: I really liked the art making.
The most devastatingly painful mistakes I have made as a father have one constant, loss of presence. Mr. Stevey teaches presence.
— Carlos Espinal, Local Father • Elda, Dante and Emelia
Mr. Stevey has such a special gift for connecting with children! My niece, Cali, has always loved participating in Mr. Stevey events. His ability to make reading, art, and mindfulness fun while inspiring a love of learning is truly something special. I…
Mr. Stevey has such a special gift for connecting with children! My niece, Cali, has always loved participating in Mr. Stevey events. His ability to make reading, art, and mindfulness fun while inspiring a love of learning is truly something special. I especially appreciate how he introduces mindfulness at a young age, helping children build emotional awareness, confidence, and calming skills. These skills are so important because they help children understand their feelings, manage big emotions, and develop the confidence they need to navigate life’s challenges. Thank you, Mr. Stevey, for the care, creativity, and positive impact you have had on Cali and so many children and families in our community!
To us, Mr. Stevey is family. The love, passion, and dedication he pours into his program—and the positive impact he has on our children and the community—is truly amazing. Filip and Izabela always look forward to attending Mr. Stevey & Friends events.…
To us, Mr. Stevey is family. The love, passion, and dedication he pours into his program—and the positive impact he has on our children and the community—is truly amazing. Filip and Izabela always look forward to attending Mr. Stevey & Friends events. Watching how much they have grown through this program and seeing the confidence, joy, and experiences Mr. Stevey has helped create for them has been truly remarkable. We are grateful to be part of this journey and cannot wait to see all the wonderful things ahead.