School-Based Mindfulness Program for Preschool Children's School Readiness (SBMP)

March 26, 2026 updated by: Mihriban Ozcan, Hasan Kalyoncu University

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

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).

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

71

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Gaziantep
      • Gaziantep, Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye), 27010
        • Vilayetler Hizmet Birligi Preschool, Sehitkamil, Gaziantep, Turkey

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children aged between 48 and 72 months
  • Enrollment in a preschool classroom
  • Regular school attendance
  • Parental consent for participation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed developmental disabilities or special educational needs
  • Irregular school attendance (less than 90%)
  • Withdrawal from the study during the intervention period

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Researcher-Led SBMP
Children received the School-Based Mindfulness Program (SBMP) delivered by the researcher over eight weeks (24 sessions).
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.
Other Names:
  • Mindfulness Program
Experimental: Teacher-Led SBMP
Children received the School-Based Mindfulness Program (SBMP) delivered by the classroom teacher following structured training.
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.
Other Names:
  • Mindfulness Program
No Intervention: Control Group
Children continued with the regular preschool curriculum without receiving the mindfulness intervention.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
School Readiness
Time Frame: Baseline (Week 0), post-intervention (Week 8), and follow-up (Week 12)
School readiness levels of preschool children assessed using the School Readiness Assessment Tool- Child Form. Scores range from 0 to 74, with higher scores indicating higher levels of school readiness.
Baseline (Week 0), post-intervention (Week 8), and follow-up (Week 12)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Parent-Reported School Readiness
Time Frame: Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 8)
Parents' evaluations of children's school readiness using the School Readiness Assessment Tool-Parent Form. Scores range from 0 to 170, with higher scores indicating higher levels of school readiness.
Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 8)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Mihriban ÖZCAN, Hasan Kalyoncu University
  • Study Director: Adalet KANDIR, Gazi University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 5, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 17, 2024

Study Completion (Actual)

May 22, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 22, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 26, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

March 30, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 30, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 26, 2026

Last Verified

March 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SBMP-Preschool-2024

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Data are not publicly available due to ethical considerations.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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