Pull your hands into very tight fists. Ahh, let them go with a swish, swish, swish. Squeeze tight, tight, tight with all your might. Now just relax and make them light. Curl your toes into a ball. Now let them go, release them all. Squeeze tight, tight, tight with all your might. Now just relax […]
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As a school psych, I hear it all the time, “I sure wish my kiddo could relax. He is soooooo active, just bounces off the walls. He just goes goes goes until he drops at night!” And I hear myself repeating these things over and over to help shift the situation. Here are the top
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It contains wonderful projects related to the ancient Japanese art of tea ceremony. Want a unique way to practice relaxation that captures your child’s attention and engages them in a beautiful natural relaxation method? Try hosting a tea ceremony. This book, while extremely educational and well laid-out, provides all the essential steps and ingredients you
With the increasing amount of testing that has been introduced to the educational system, students and educators alike are feeling more pressure around test performance and student outcomes. It is ever more important that we train students for test taking success. While effective instruction is essential, it is equally important that we help students to
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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 exhales, letting the air out of his lungs. Invite your child to stand or sit
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Here’s a quick way to integrate relaxation practice into your daily routine with your child, especially during the busy holiday season. Use bath time! Bubble baths are the perfect place to practice deep breathing. This activity is especially nice when the weather outside is cold or rainy because you can bring the bubble blowing
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This week I will be reading the classic, The Little Engine That Could, with the children in my groups at school. In this classic edition retold by Watty Piper, the author states, “She was a happy little train for she had such a jolly load to carry. Her cars were filled full of good things
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Recently I had the opportunity to visit New York City. While I was there I saw the show Wicked on Broadway. Wicked tells the story of the Wizard of Oz and tells it from the perspective of the witches from Oz. Sitting in the sixth row, I was able to truly connect with the energy
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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, the ducky swims. So, if the group is not centered or focused, the ducky will
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