posted 28th November 2025
At Isabello’s Preschool, near Burgess Hill, we know that preparing children for life means more than teaching ABCs and 123s. Today’s little ones live in a busy world, and nurturing their emotional wellbeing is just as important as their physical and academic development.
That’s why we integrate yoga and mindfulness into our daily routines—helping children build resilience, focus, and calmness from the very start.
What Do Yoga and Mindfulness Look Like for Preschoolers?
At Isabello’s, yoga isn’t about perfect poses. It’s about fun movements, stretches, and breathing exercises adapted for young children. Sessions might include pretending to be a tree swaying in the wind or taking “mindful moments” to listen to the sounds around us.
These activities are woven naturally into the day, becoming second nature to children.
Building Calm and Focus
Yoga and mindfulness help children learn how to pause, breathe, and regulate their emotions. For preschoolers, this means fewer frustrations, smoother transitions between activities, and better concentration during learning.
Parents in Hassocks, Henfield, and Haywards Heath often tell us they notice calmer behaviour at home after their children practise mindfulness at preschool.
Developing Resilience and Confidence
Holding a yoga pose or focusing on breathing gives children a sense of achievement. These small victories build self-esteem and resilience—two qualities that prepare them not just for school, but for life’s bigger challenges ahead.
Supporting Physical Health
Yoga strengthens balance, coordination, and flexibility. For growing bodies, it’s a fun and engaging way to stay active alongside our daily Forest School adventures.
Creating Happy, Healthy Learners
By teaching children early how to manage emotions and stress, we equip them with tools they’ll use long after they leave Isabello’s. Combined with our nurturing, family-run ethos, yoga and mindfulness create happy, confident learners.
Conclusion
At Isabello’s Preschool, wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. By blending yoga, mindfulness, Forest School, and Montessori learning, we give children in Burgess Hill, Hassocks, Henfield, Hurstpierpoint, Haywards Heath, and surrounding Sussex villages the very best start in life.
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