Take off into relaxation today! Explain to your child that you are going to practice a deep breath like a rocket. While he inhales, taking air into his lungs, you will sound the count down until take off when he … Continue reading
Starting back to school can produce waves of stress in children’s bodies and minds. Showing them how to ride the stress wave without jumping into reactivity or impulsive actions based on strong feelings, is a golden skill that will support … Continue reading
Here’s a Spider-Man Script for you to try out with your children or students to practice mindfulness and increase focus. Materials Needed: Bell, Flower, Small Food Item (such as a berry, piece of cereal, or raisin) One of Spider-‐Man’s super … Continue reading
Relaxation practice can have your kiddos swimming in the relaxation pond. I use this little ducky many ways in my groups at school. 1. Group Management Group Norms: The ducky swims in relaxation. When the group is quiet and focused, … Continue reading
Scratch and sniff stickers are a BIG hit in my relaxation classes. They are colorful, come in a variety of “smells,” and are fun to stick as reminders to slow down and take a deep breath. We also use them … Continue reading
When kids’ energy is operating on high, I have been showing them how to hit the “pause button.” I also am teaching them that “hitting the pause button” is the first step in relaxation. First we pause, then we practice a … Continue reading
Children’s intuition and relaxation are directly correlated. When one is increased, the other is also increased. When we are relaxed and calm and feeling good, our intuition is naturally at it’s best. We are able to connect to our inner … Continue reading
Want a quick way to help your special needs students achieve a more calm, relaxed, focused state? I have been using this routine in my school to provide a sensory break for students with high functioning autism. The routine consists … Continue reading
In my school this week, we are taking a dip in the sea of standardized testing. It is our yearly state assessment time. Students and staff alike are feeling the change in schedules, routines and the effects of hours of … Continue reading
Wanted to take this opportunity to introduce this book to you, New Beliefs New Brain by Lisa Wimberger. I have been using guided meditation from this book with my groups at school and it has been wonderful! Lisa dives … Continue reading