Relaxation Practice
Superman Cool Down!
Welcome guest blogger, Rigby Buckner! It is my absolute delight to introduce to you a new guest blogger at Kids Relaxation! Rigby is a graduate student enrolled in the University of Denver’s Child, Family, and School Psychology Program. She received … Continue reading
Book for a Girl You Love
Yesterday, I received this beautiful gift from a teacher at my school. This teacher expresses such love and caring for her student, (and, as you can see, for staff as well). This book, Dear Girl, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and … Continue reading
Turtle, Fox, Flower in the Wind: Self Regulation Movement Game
There’s a playful classroom game at my school where teachers hold up a colored sheet of paper and students move a certain way to the color. I thought it would be fun to adapt this game for relaxation and to … Continue reading
Deep Breathing Board
Deep Breathing Board Create a fun reminder to take a deep breath! Recently while at Hobby Lobby, I came across this wipe off calendar board and thought it would be a fun way to make a Deep Breath Schedule 🙂 … Continue reading
Let it Go…the Perfect Relaxation
Recently we had Favorite Character Day at the school. Everyone, staff and kids alike, got to dress up as their favorite cartoon character (no blood, masks, or scary stuff allowed, by the way). It was TONS of fun! Since my … Continue reading
Relaxation Collage
Create a relaxation collage with your child. I like to explain that just looking at serene, tranquil pictures can calm our bodies and minds. There’s even research out there that shows that just by looking upon tranquil scenes or even … Continue reading
Re-Write the “Monster Under the Bed” Story
The Monster Under Your Bed is Just a Story In Your Head by Lisa Wimberger Loving this new book by Lisa Wimberger, founder of the Neurosculpting Institute, (www.neurosculptinginstitute.com). It’s perfect for introducing kids to neuroliteracy, the study of brain science … Continue reading
My Calm Colors Palette
Did you know that by simply gazing upon a calming color, it can produce a calming effect on the body and mind? When I was in Undergraduate school I worked in an engineering library that was colorscaped, as they called … Continue reading
iPad Apps for Worries
Recently one of my students was struggling with bad dreams. His mom asked me to support him at school in helping him learn skills to deal with his worries. In addition to teaching him several deep breathing techniques and using … Continue reading
Blast Off into Relaxation!
We are having fun this week with outer space relaxation! Just looking at pictures from outer space elicits a feeling of calm and serenity within me, so I am sharing this experience with my students. Here are some … Continue reading
