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PLAY CIRCLES 

Mindfulness Programs for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Play Circles are play-based mindfulness experiences designed for early learners. Mindful Play Learning, Play Circles introduce infants, toddlers, and preschoolers (ages infant - 5 years old) to mindful movement, imagination, and emotional awareness through developmentally aligned, sensory-rich, and experiential sessions that nurture regulation, connection, and whole-child growth.

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Benefits 

  • Self-awareness

  • Self-regulation

  • Increased focus and attention

  • Decision-making and problem-solving skills

  • Self-acceptance and a sense of belonging

  • Improved social skills and compassion for others

What You Can Expect

  • Professionally trained and fully insured facilitators

  • On-site program delivery at your location

  • All materials and supplies provided

  • Seamless communication and program coordination

  • Flexible scheduling to meet your program needs

Mindfulness  

 Concepts are learned by children becoming aware of their 5 senses and their breath.

Sensory Play

Offers opportunities to engage the five senses in a tactical way with the subject material.

Yoga 

Themed poses that strengthen the body and are fun and easy 

to do!  

Crafts 

Art that uses hands or senses for delicate acts that practice fine control & patience.

Movement 

Encourages learning rhythm, improves balance and coordination.

Yoga Storytime 

Builds literacy skills, vocabulary and imagination. Builds listening skills.  

Finger Play 

Fun rhymes that aid in language development, math skills & small motor skills.

Open & Closing 

Anticipation is established with children through consistency using songs and incentives.  

Play Circle Options 

30-Minute Play Circle

Focused Mindfulness & Movement

 

A streamlined session featuring:

  • Yoga & imaginative movement

  • Breathing exercises

  • Music & rhythm integration

  • Community affirmation

  • Calm-down closing ritual

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✨ Ideal for shorter enrichment blocks or large group rotations.

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60-Minute Play Circle

Mindfulness, Movement + Creative Extension

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Includes everything in the 30-minute session, plus your choice of:

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  • Sensory Play Experience
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  • Themed Craft Activity

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✨ Perfect for deeper engagement and hands-on learning integration.

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90-Minute Play Circle

Mindfulness, Movement + Full Creative Experience

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Includes all elements of the 60-minute session, with both sensory play and a themed craft for a fully integrated creative experience.​

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✨ Ideal for enrichment days, special events, and programs seeking a comprehensive play-based wellness experience.​​

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Program Formats Available

Play Circles can be offered as:

  • One-time workshops

  • School Assemblies

  • Multi-week enrichment series

  • After-school programming

  • Community wellness events

  • Nonprofit-funded initiatives

Programs are customized based on age group, setting, and organizational goals.

Age-Responsive Design

Every Play Circle is thoughtfully adapted to support early childhood development 

Baby Buddies

Birth to 12 months

Focus on co-regulation, sensory exploration, bonding, rhythm, and early body awareness through gentle movement and caregiver engagement.

Toddler Buddies

12 - 30 Months

Focus on independence, gross motor development, emotional expression, language-building, and early social interaction through playful movement and structured exploration.

Preschool Buddies 

30 months - 5 years 

Focus on self-regulation, imagination, peer collaboration, listening skills, classroom readiness, and foundational mindfulness practices.

Why Childcare Centers & Early Learning Programs Choose
Play Circles

✔ Developmentally responsive for infants through age five

✔ Supports early childhood classroom readiness & regulation skills

✔ Reinforces whole-child development across social, emotional, cognitive & physical domains

✔ Designed to complement daily classroom routines and enrichment blocks

✔ Integrates seamlessly into childcare, preschool, and early learning schedules

✔ Aligned with foundational Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) competencies

Who Are Play Circles For?

Play Circles are designed to support early learning environments serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, including:

​SCHOOL DISTRICTS

EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS

LIBRARIES

CHILDCARE CENTERS 

RECREATION CENTERS

DANCE STUDIOS 

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

YOGA STUDIOS

Rooted in Early Childhood. Designed for Lifelong Growth.

Play Circles are the heart of Mindful Play Learning’s play-based wellness framework. Designed for early learners, they establish the social-emotional and cognitive foundations that prepare children to grow into confident, connected, and resilient you

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