The Mindful Way: Rethinking Mindfulness for the Way Children Learn
Children are born to learn through play. It is not just an activity they enjoy—it is the primary way they develop cognitive, emotional, and social skills. This understanding is at the heart of The Mindful Way, a program designed by Learn to Play to cultivate mindfulness through movement, breathing, and sensory-rich activities.
The program was developed in response to the specific needs of the children and families Learn to Play works with—many of whom face economic hardships, high levels of stress, and limited access to early childhood education resources. The Mindful Way shifts the focus from mindfulness as a static exercise to mindfulness as an active skill that children practice naturally in their daily interactions.
An article in the September/October 2025 issue of Childhood Education Innovations magazine describes this program and its value for young people. Click below to read the article, available for a limited time with free access to the public.
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