We always hear “heart of gold” being used to describe someone’s loving and generous presence. Today in my girls’ group, we talked about how to take care of our own hearts, which are our inner gold. I explained to the fifth grade girls that what’s really really special about each one of us comes from […]
A consistent, predictable, calming bedtime relaxation routine can make the difference of a good night’s sleep or not. Our brains and nervous systems thrive on predictability and routine in order to reach a state of calm. And, the more we experience a routine, over time our bodies and minds build the capacity for calm, automatically
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Passport to Relaxation Building upon the positive passport theme, I created a Relaxation Passport for use in my small groups. Each week as we practice a new relaxation tool, we put a stamp in our booklet–to denote our travel to said relaxation destination. However, it’s a journey. Students find this so fun in that you
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Here is a deep breathing game that will stimulate love thoughts at the same time. Materials Needed: BLOPensTM, paper For this activity, you will need BLOPensTM. They can be purchased Step One: Discuss a review of deep breathing (aka diaphragmatic breathing) techniques with your child. Step Two: Draw a big heart on a paper. Ask
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It is always so fun to go out to mailbox and find a gift inside. This time it was sent from an author in the UK who just featured a Kids Relaxation blog post in her new book! Kids Relaxation is both honored and excited to be featured in a new book from the UK
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This week in small group we are studying SLOTHS! Until we slow down in the moment, and during life in general, relaxation practice isn’t effective or even very possible. Slowing down in the first step in the relaxation response, it is a signal to our Central Nervous System that we are going to calm
Here’s a quick break for all of the kiddos you know that could use a pause and some sensory input to help them balance and calm their minds and bodies. To introduce this break or for practice, I ask the boys in my group to drop and “be a snake in the grass.” First teach
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 discussion ideas and activities for you to try out in your relaxation practice with your child or
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For the past few years, I have been playing the Alchemy Crystal Bowls. These bowls, made by Crystal Tones™️, are crafted from 99.992% pure quartz crystal infused with other precious gems and minerals to create a pure resonant tone. In my work with the bowls, not only do I experience a calming, healing effect, but
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Special place guided imagery is wonderful for relaxing the mind, enhancing states of being safe, loved, cared for and centered. I created this guided imagery meditation for kids so that they can practice using their imaginations to create and experience safety within themselves. It’s possible to listen to this 10 minute meditation again and again
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