Little tools for big feelings—at Kind Hearts Club and at home.
Join Jessica at Play First NJ for four weeks of stories, movement, hands-on activities, and play that help children understand their feelings and discover what helps their bodies feel calm.
Our first theme, Creating Calm, explores questions like: What is my body telling me? What can I do when feelings get big? Who can help? Each month introduces a new theme that builds on the skills children have been practicing, giving them more ways to understand themselves and connect with others.
Every week, your child practices—and brings something home. Each session includes:
Playful learning: stories, movement, and hands-on activities that bring social-emotional skills to life.
A physical calming tool to keep: something your child can use to practice at home.
A parent cheat sheet: simple guidance for using that week’s tool and weaving calming strategies into everyday moments.
Support along the way: the opportunity to ask Jessica questions as your family tries the tools at home.
Time to connect: the final 15 minutes of each 60-minute session are dedicated to open play at Play First NJ.
Across the four weeks, your family will build a collection of calming tools, shared language around feelings, and practical ways to keep the learning going long after each session ends.
Four Tuesdays: November 3, 10, 17 & 24
4:30–5:30 PM • Play First NJ
$120 for the complete four-week series
Led by Jessica Pietrefesa, Child Development Specialist and founder of Milestone Meadows.
A practical 38-minute workshop for parents preparing for kindergarten—or navigating the first few weeks.
Build independence, support big feelings, and strengthen routines with guidance from Jessica Pietrefesa, an Early Intervention Specialist with over 10 years of experience.
Instant access after checkout. Download and watch at your own pace.
A practical guide to help your family prepare for a confident transition into kindergarten.
Kindergarten is a big milestone—not just for children, but for parents too. The Growing with Confidence Parent Guide was created to help you move beyond wondering if your child is "ready" and instead focus on building the everyday skills that lead to a smooth, confident transition.
This interactive 16-page digital guide is filled with practical strategies, reflection activities, checklists, and take-home tools that you can begin using right away.
🌿 Independence checklists and morning routine reflections
🌿 Social-emotional regulation strategies
🌿 Child-friendly breathing techniques and calming tools
🌿 Communication and following directions activities
🌿 Parent reflection prompts to help you better understand your child's needs
🌿 A personalized Kindergarten Action Plan to guide your family's preparation
Unlike a traditional workbook, this guide is designed to become a resource you'll return to throughout the weeks leading up to kindergarten—not something you complete once and set aside.
Whether you're preparing for your first child to start school or simply looking for practical ideas to support a confident transition, this guide provides simple, realistic strategies that fit into everyday family life.
Format: Digital PDF (Printable)
Length: 16 beautifully designed pages
Best For: Parents of children entering kindergarten or close to it
Created by Jessica Pietrefesa, Early Intervention Specialist and Early Childhood Education Director with over 10 years of experience supporting young children and families.
Pair this guide with the Growing with Confidence On-Demand Workshop.
The Feelings Menu is a simple, child-friendly visual designed to help children recognize what their body needs, communicate their feelings, and explore healthy regulation strategies in a way that feels supportive rather than overwhelming.
Whether your child is feeling happy, frustrated, worried, or overwhelmed, this resource provides age-appropriate ideas to help them recognize their feelings and choose a supportive way to respond.
Perfect for:
🌿 Home calm corners
🌿 Bedrooms or playrooms
🌿 Classrooms
🌿 Counseling spaces
🌿 Daily emotional check-ins
At Milestone Meadows, we believe that emotional regulation begins with helping children feel seen, understood, and supported. We hope this free resource encourages meaningful conversations and helps your family build confidence—one feeling at a time.
✨ Download your free copy and begin building emotional confidence—one choice at a time.
Not sure where to start? Watch the short video below for a quick walkthrough and simple tips for introducing the Feelings Menu at home.
Small acts of kindness can make a big difference. The Kindness Coupons are a fun and meaningful way to encourage children to practice empathy, generosity, and thoughtful actions both at home and in the classroom.
Each coupon invites children to complete a simple act of kindness, helping them discover that kindness is something we can choose every day through our words, actions, and caring hearts.
Perfect for:
🌿 Home
🌿 Classrooms
🌿 Calm corners
🌿 Family kindness challenges
🌿 SEL lessons
At Milestone Meadows, we believe kindness is a skill that grows through everyday moments. We hope these coupons inspire meaningful conversations, strengthen relationships, and encourage children to spread kindness wherever they go.
Download, print, color, and start sharing kindness today! 💛
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