Schools are often very busy, noisy places. All of the noise that naturally comes from placing many people together in one place, can be over stimulating. If left unmoderated, it can be difficult to focus, feel calm and to stay on task in noisy environments. Learning to sit in silence and allow thoughts to just …
When I was a kid, I used to love to play with my dad’s kaleidoscope. As I peered inside, a whole new world, a whole new view of the world appeared. It didn’t matter what I was looking at, in what direction I faced. There was always a surprise in the view. A slight turn …
This is the time of year when educators and students alike can feel stress, stress from the looming changes associated with wrapping up the year and preparing for the less structured summer months. Following are a few simple stretching activities that teachers and students can do right at their desks. Remember: make it fun and …
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 knowing and problem-solving and creativity are enhanced. Here are some activities that will help your …
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Thought Workout: Think and Repeat Positive Thoughts The second step in training student brains for test taking success is to rehearse and repeat positive thoughts associated with test taking. Through brain research, we know that as we rehearse thoughts in the brain, neural nets, or connections of brain cells, are built to support those thought …
When I was a little girl I had a favorite tree. It was nestled deep in the forest behind my house. It’s beautiful, massive, strong root system jetted straight out from the soil, creating a network of limbs over the creek below. I would climb into those roots, sitting on my very own nature’s bench, …
Teen Meditation Class!! Hey teens and parents, want to get your brain on board for powerful thinking? Come and play with these fun techniques and find the ones that work best for you. The meditation toolbox will be filled with possibilities, helping you to think powerfully and to have fun doing it. Explore the inner …
Teen Meditation Class at the Neurosculpting Institute, Boulder, Colorado Read More »
I often encourage children to do “turtle time” when they are feeling overwhelmed or experiencing a state of unease or anger. When our emotions run high, having a code word or signal to initiate a calming activity is important. “Turtle Time” can serve as that signal. I explain to students that turtle time helps …
Getting your child to pause for a moment to do a body scan can be, uh hum (clear throat), sometimes challenging. At least it has been in my experience. Let’s face it, we are a world on the run, most of the time, and our moments are crammed with appointments, outings, events, playmates, and encounters …
Helping kids get to a cool, calm and collected state when they are upset or worried about something, supports them in seeing all the possible options to a situation and to pick the one that feels best. When emotions run high, our efficiency at problem solving lessens or shuts down entirely. Therefore, relaxation techniques, and …
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