by zemirah | Jan 8, 2019 | Educator Resources, Emotional Regulation, relax where you are, Relaxation Practice, teaching kids relaxation
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 support teaching kids self-regulation and awareness....
by zemirah | Sep 10, 2018 | Educator Resources, Emotional Regulation, Progressive Relaxation, relax where you are, Stress Management, Uncategorized
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...
by zemirah | Sep 4, 2018 | Family Relaxation, Mindfulness Practice, Parenting Resources, Uncategorized
“The most precious gift you can give to the one you love is your true presence.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh When you are mindful of your breathing, you are building a bridge between your mind and body. And, as Thich Nhat Hanh notes in his book, True Love, it only...
by zemirah | Aug 31, 2018 | Bedtime Relaxation Activities, Educator Resources, Family Relaxation, Mindfulness Practice, Uncategorized
I’ve recently been diving into a little book by Thich Nhat Hanh called True Love, and it’s become an inspiration for my parenting, my work in the schools as well as the connections and relationships in my life. In the book, he talk about the four...
by zemirah | May 2, 2018 | Educator Resources, Emotional Regulation, Family Relaxation, One Minute Relaxers, Preschool Relaxation Practice
Nonverbal and Visual cues to relax are essential for establishing a relaxing, calm atmosphere for learning. Less talk more focus is how it goes in my school. Here is an idea about how to use fun, playful, engaging reminders to help kids practice relaxing several...
