Early Education
Many Mindful Ways with Young Children
Mindfulness activities and meditation breathing exercises can be integrated into the daily routine within early years settings, providing young children with valuable tools for emotional regulation and self-awareness. These practices not only support children in developing a sense of calm and focus but also bring joy and a positive atmosphere to the entire environment. By introducing these techniques early on, educators can foster resilience and well-being, benefiting both children and staff alike.
Course Content
❖Introductions, ice breaker activity.
❖Insight into my role as an educator and my journey to mindfulness 1 mindfulness activity
❖Why do children need mindfulness.
❖Sample of mindfulness activities to do with children (music, creative, breathing)
❖Why gratitude is important (1 gratitude activity)
❖The challenges of mindfulness with young children.
❖Questions and answers
❖Insight into my role as an educator and my journey to mindfulness 1 mindfulness activity
❖Why do children need mindfulness.
❖Sample of mindfulness activities to do with children (music, creative, breathing)
❖Why gratitude is important (1 gratitude activity)
❖The challenges of mindfulness with young children.
❖Questions and answers
Certification
Certificate of completion
Tutor
A Little about me . . . . . . . .
My name is Leesa Flanagan, I am a mindfulness practitioner who has been working in the early years sector for the last 18 years.. I understand the stress and anxiety that comes with the role as an educator and over the last ten years I have spent my time focusing on nurturing my own well- being, to ensure that I can be the best, happiest and most compassionate version of myself for me, my family and the children and families I work with.
When I completed my Masters in Leadership and Advocacy during the pandemic, it really reinforced the need for mindfulness to help cope with the stressors of life and it reminded me to look after myself first. I learned to use mindfulness as a landing pad for myself. I am in a lovely position where I can share mindfulness with educators, children and the students that I teach in university.
I am currently undertaking my PhD where I am exploring mindfulness in early years education In Ireland, where I am hopeful we can bring mindfulness to our youngest of citizens and give them the coping skills and resilience needed to navigate through life.
Love and Light, Leesa xx
My name is Leesa Flanagan, I am a mindfulness practitioner who has been working in the early years sector for the last 18 years.. I understand the stress and anxiety that comes with the role as an educator and over the last ten years I have spent my time focusing on nurturing my own well- being, to ensure that I can be the best, happiest and most compassionate version of myself for me, my family and the children and families I work with.
When I completed my Masters in Leadership and Advocacy during the pandemic, it really reinforced the need for mindfulness to help cope with the stressors of life and it reminded me to look after myself first. I learned to use mindfulness as a landing pad for myself. I am in a lovely position where I can share mindfulness with educators, children and the students that I teach in university.
I am currently undertaking my PhD where I am exploring mindfulness in early years education In Ireland, where I am hopeful we can bring mindfulness to our youngest of citizens and give them the coping skills and resilience needed to navigate through life.
Love and Light, Leesa xx
Many Mindful Ways with Young Children
Join us for this informative webinar designed to empower early years educators with practical strategies to introduce mindfulness techniques in their settings. Discover how incorporating simple mindfulness activities and meditation breathing exercises can promote emotional well-being, focus, and joy among young children and staff alike.
DATE
26 Jan 2026
AVAILABLE SEATS
50
Course Dates and Times
7.00 PM to 9.00 PM
LOCATION
Online
CERTIFICATION
Certificate of completion
PRICE
€ 20.00
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