NCT07501091

School-Based Mindfulness Program for Preschool Children's School Readiness

The Effect of a School-Based Mindfulness Program on the School Readiness of Children Aged 48-72 Months

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 71 (actual)
• Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 48 Months – 72 Months
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This study examines the effectiveness of a School-Based Mindfulness Program (SBMP) designed to support attention regulation, emotion regulation, self-awareness, and self-compassion in preschool children aged 48-72 months. The intervention was implemented in preschool classrooms over eight weeks and consisted of 24 structured sessions. A quasi-experimental design with two experimental groups (researcher-led and teacher-led implementation) and one control group was used. School readiness outcomes were assessed using the School Readiness Assessment Tool (SRAT).

Detailed description

The School-Based Mindfulness Program (SBMP) is an eight-week classroom-based intervention designed to enhance preschool children's attention focus, emotion regulation, self-awareness, and self-compassion. The program consists of 24 structured sessions delivered three times per week within the natural classroom setting. Each session follows a structured format including a brief attention-focusing exercise, a core experiential activity, and a short reflective closure. The activities include breathing awareness exercises, sensory awareness practices, emotion recognition tasks, and reflective activities aimed at supporting children's emotional and cognitive development. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with two experimental conditions (researcher-led and teacher-led implementation) and one control group. Children in the control group continued their regular preschool curriculum. School readiness outcomes were measured at three time points: pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. The program was theoretically informed by principles of flow theory, emphasizing focused attention, balance between challenge and skill, and immediate feedback. The intervention aimed to support developmental processes associated with school readiness, including attentional control, emotional regulation, and self-regulation skills.

Conditions

• School Readiness
• Self Regulation
• Attention and Focus

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	School-Based Mindfulness Program (SBMP)	An eight-week classroom-based mindfulness program consisting of 24 structured sessions delivered three times per week. Each session includes attention-focusing exercises, experiential activities, and reflective practices designed to support attention, emotion regulation, self-awareness, and self-compassion in preschool children.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-02-05
• Primary completion: 2024-04-17
• Completion: 2024-05-22
• First posted: 2026-03-30
• Last updated: 2026-03-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)