Multi-Component Intervention for Preschool Teachers & Families
Mindfully Growing includes interactive content for preschoolers, teachers and parents to
promote healthy eating, movement, and positive mealtime environments.
Who is Mindfully Growing?
Mindfully Growing is a Syracuse University program developed by experts in child development and nutrition designed to help teachers, parents, and caregivers provide fun and engaging educational activities to promote healthy eating and lifestyle habits.
What is Mindfully Growing?
Mindfully Growing is a hands-on program designed for young children in childcare settings to help them develop healthy eating habits and better manage their emotions. It combines mindful eating and simple yoga activities that children enjoy, while also giving teachers and parents easy tools to support these habits in the classroom and at home.
“In the Mindfully Growing program, children are given the chance to explore new foods with curiosity and confidence. They are learning how to eat well and how to approach the world with an open mind.”
Carrie, Preschool Teacher
“Through Mindfully Growing, our students participated in meaningful, hands-on experiences focused on plants, the senses, and understanding hunger and fullness. The children loved trying new foods and learning in such an engaging, meaningful way. In addition, our students learned to stretch, breathe, and tune in to how their bodies feel. The yoga and breathing practices helped them slow down, regulate, and feel their very best.”
Katie G., Pre-K Teacher
Mindfully Growing is transforming how children, families, and educators approach nutrition and emotional well-being. Through research-based curriculum, strong community partnerships, and proven methods, we cultivate lifelong health and resilience.
Additional Childhood Education Resources from the Mindfully Growing Team
Mindfully Growing provides an ever-expanding collection of resources to help both
preschool educators and families find engaging the most relevant materials to help
children.
Mindfully Growing Resource Library
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Mindfully Growing provides an ever-expanding collection of resources to help both preschool educators and families find engaging the most relevant materials to help children.