by zemirah | Aug 23, 2013 | All Relaxation Activities, Educator Resources, Family Relaxation, Mindfulness Practice, Uncategorized
Here’s a Spider-Man Script for you to try out with your children or students to practice mindfulness and increase focus. You can also incorporate this into your childs play therapy. Materials Needed: Bell, Flower, Small Food Item (such as a berry, piece of...
by zemirah | Aug 23, 2013 | Educator Resources, Family Relaxation, Uncategorized
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...
by zemirah | Aug 21, 2013 | Deep Breathing, Educator Resources, Uncategorized
Scratch and sniff stickers are a BIG hit in my relaxation classes. They are colorful, come in a variety of “smells,” and are fun to stick as reminders to slow down and take a deep breath. We also use them for mindfulness practice. The stickers are a...
by zemirah | Aug 21, 2013 | Emotional Regulation, Parenting Resources, Uncategorized
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...
by zemirah | Jul 29, 2013 | All Relaxation Activities, Educator Resources, Family Relaxation, Uncategorized
When kids’ energy is operating on high, I have been showing them how to hit the “pause button.” I also am teaching them that “hitting the pause button” is the first step in relaxation. First we pause, then we practice a relaxation skill. Another way to use the...
