Mahjong Mini’s

Where children learn American Mahjong while building confidence, connection, and life skills.

Mahjong Minis is a small-group instructional program that teaches children the game of American Mahjong through engaging, hands-on lessons. Led by a licensed speech-language pathologist, students develop communication, executive functioning, and social skills while learning a game they can enjoy for years to come.

Through structured instruction, guided practice, and supportive peer interaction, children learn far more than Mahjong—they learn how to think flexibly, problem-solve, collaborate, and navigate social situations with confidence.

Catch the Breeze. Find Your Win(d)s.

🀄 Learn a Lifelong Skill

  • Learn to play American Mahjong from the ground up

  • Build confidence in a sophisticated game enjoyed across generations

  • Develop a hobby that extends beyond the classroom

🧠 Executive Functioning Skills

  • Planning and organization

  • Working memory

  • Sustained attention

  • Flexible thinking

  • Problem solving

  • Decision making

  • Self-monitoring

💬 Communication Skills

  • Asking and answering questions

  • Explaining thoughts and strategies

  • Self-advocacy

  • Listening to others

  • Conversational turn-taking

  • Perspective-taking

What Kids Gain

🤝 Social Skills

  • Cooperative play

  • Sportsmanship

  • Winning and losing gracefully

  • Peer interaction

  • Building friendships

  • Respectful communication

🌟 Personal Growth

  • Increased confidence

  • Persistence through challenges

  • Emotional regulation

  • Independent thinking

  • Resilience

Mahjong naturally combines strategy, memory, attention, communication, and social interaction in a way few activities can.

Unlike many extracurricular activities, Mahjong offers children the opportunity to build meaningful cognitive and social skills while participating in a fun, engaging, screen-free experience.

Children aren't simply learning a game—they are learning how to think, communicate, adapt, and connect.

Why Mahjong?

✔ Screen-free enrichment

✔ Small-group instruction

✔ Meaningful peer interaction

✔ A structured, supportive environment

✔ A lifelong hobby and social activity

✔ Skill development disguised as fun

✔ Led by a licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist

Program Snapshot

Mahjong Minis | Instructional Program

  • Small-group format

  • Structured 8-week curriculum

  • Learn the tiles, card, rules, Charleston, and gameplay

  • Guided practice and support

  • Designed for beginners

The Winds Club | Guided Open Play

  • Practice Mahjong skills

  • Build friendships

  • Strengthen independence

  • Receive guidance when needed

  • Continue the fun beyond the classroom

Mahjong Foundations | 3-Hour Beginner Workshop

  • Identify and understand Mahjong tiles, suits, and symbols

  • Learn how to read and navigate the Mahjong card

  • Understand basic rules, gameplay, and Mahjong vocabulary

  • Practice building hands and making strategic decisions

  • Participate in guided beginner gameplay with instructor support