Quick, Simple Classroom Practices for Preschool and Kindergarten

Worksop Title: Quick & Simple Mindful Classroom Practices for Preschool and Kindergarten

Format: Online, Live, Interactive, Small Group Workshop

Speaker: Dr. Amy Vigliotti & Carly Teperman, Psy.D.

Hosted by: Dr. Scott Mesh

Date & Time: December 3, 2025 (Wednesday) at 7PM Eastern Time

This workshop offers the following CE Certificate/Credits:

- 1.0 NYSED SW Contact Hours (get a certificate)

- 1.0 CTLE Contact Hours (get a certificate)

- 1.0 ASWB CE Credits (get a certificate)

- A simple Certificate of Attendance is also available. (not accredited by any organization, just a simple certificate to acknowledge your attendance)

Requirements to obtain your CE Certificate/Credits after the webinar:

- You MUST attend the workshop from start to end (your are monitored on Zoom)

- CAMERA is required on Zoom (must be turned on)

- You MUST answer & submit the evaluation form after the webinar (will be sent via email)

Failure to fulfill requirements may result in delays receiving your certificate/credits, or in some cases, non-receipt of your certificate/credits.

Webinar Description:

Join this engaging one-hour virtual workshop designed specifically for preschool and kindergarten educators. Mindfulness Moments for Young Learners offers simple, developmentally appropriate practices that nurture emotional awareness, focus, and calm in young children. Participants will explore playful, ready-to-use activities such as Feelings Circle, Belly Buddies Breathing, and Gratitude Circle, each requiring only a few minutes a day. Through interactive demonstration and discussion, educators will learn how to seamlessly weave mindfulness into daily routines, supporting smoother transitions, stronger self-regulation, and a more connected classroom community. No prior mindfulness experience is needed; just curiosity and a willingness to play and explore. Leave with a toolkit of scripts, visuals, and confidence to bring mindful moments to life for your students.

Objectives:

The participants will be able to…

1. Define mindfulness in early childhood settings and describe its benefits for social-emotional learning, attention, and classroom climate.

2. Recognize 3–5 brief mindfulness activities (e.g., Feelings Circle, Belly Buddies Breathing, Chime Time) that promote calm focus and emotional awareness in young learners.

3. Identify mindfulness practices into daily classroom routines, such as morning meetings, transitions, and rest time, to foster consistency and predictability.

4. Describe mindful language and presence to support children’s self-regulation, empathy, and sense of safety.

5. Identify an age-appropriate mindfulness toolkit to implement immediately with minimal materials and preparation.

Speaker's Bio

Amy Vigliotti, PhD, is a child and adult psychologist, and adjunct professor at Adelphi University. In 2014, she founded the NYC-based group practice, SelfWorks. Prior to opening SelfWorks, Dr. Amy led a program for traumatized youth at the Child Advocacy Center at Jacobi Medical Center. Her work specializes in helping individuals thrive after upsetting/confusing events. Dr. Amy is a recognized speaker on a wide variety of mental health topics, with a particular passion for fostering self-trust and healthy attachments in children and adolescents. This work stems back to her adolescence when her poem, “I Am,” was published in Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. “I Am” is used in the educational curriculum at Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Talented Youth and has sparked resiliency in thousands of students. Dr. Amy integrates mindfulness (the art of being present) into everything she does. You can sample some of her guided meditations on Spotify by searching Unwind: Guided Relaxation. Outside of the office, Dr. Amy can be found chasing her girls around the playground, playing tennis or enjoying a good mystery.

Carly earned her Doctorate in School-Clinical Child Psychology (PsyD) from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. She is currently a post-doctoral fellow at SelfWorks, where she specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families. Her clinical approach focuses on fostering healthy communication, building insight, and enhancing effective parenting strategies. Carly practices from an integrative perspective, combining cognitive-behavioral skill-building with relational therapy techniques to support growth and healing. Before joining SelfWorks, Carly trained at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center, where she conducted psychological assessments for teens, led Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) groups, and supported participants in the teen parenting program. Her clinical experience spans a wide range of settings, including schools, hospitals, community mental health centers, and foster care systems.

Host's Bio

Dr. Mesh is a clinical psychologist and the co-author of the book “Early Childhood Assessment: A Practical Guide to Psychological and Developmental Evaluations in the Early Intervention Program.” He has worked with families for over 30 years. Dr. Mesh is the Co-Founder and CEO of Los Niños Services, an award-winning Early Childhood Special Education program in New York City, and the Founder of Young Child Learning which provides professional development to teachers and all professionals working with young children. He consults with professionals and parents on the challenges they face in helping young children achieve their full potential. Dr. Mesh is the author of upcoming book Tapas: Tasty Inspirational Poems(www.inspire.nyc).

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel within 30 days before the event, the registration fee is not refundable. However, you will receive a credit for the registration fee which can be applied to another Young Child Learning event within the following 12 months. The processing fee is non-refundable.