The mindful movement program in primary schools: a single-arm pilot intervention study.
BMC psychology May 1, 2025 Bronwyn M. Theroux, Ned Chandler-Mather, Jessica Paynter et al. 2 citations
A program combining mindfulness with movement to music, called the Mindful Movement Program (MMP), was tested for feasibility and preliminary impact in early primary classrooms. Over two school terms, 133 students (average age 6.6 years) participated. Teacher-reported executive functioning, externalising, and internalising behaviour problems significantly decreased after the intervention. A subset of 50 students showed significant improvements in motor skills. The program was feasible and acceptable, with high recruitment (91%) and retention rates (98% for students, 100% for teachers). Further controlled studies are needed to confirm effectiveness.