by zemirah | Aug 29, 2010 | All Relaxation Activities, Relaxing in Nature
Visit the local library or bookstore to find a book about the wildflowers native to your region. After looking it over with your child, go on a wildflower safari. Load up the digital camera and head out for the nearest meadow or forest to scout the beautiful flowers....
by zemirah | Aug 29, 2010 | All Relaxation Activities, Relaxing in Nature
This activity is great for increasing attention and listening ability. This activity supports children in heightening their awareness of their environment, paying attention to details and auditory discrimination (which is the ability to pay attention to one sound and...
by zemirah | Aug 29, 2010 | All Relaxation Activities, Relaxing in Nature
While you are generating an appreciation for the outdoor world, try establishing a circle of love within your awareness. See how nature is constantly giving and receiving. One way is to get these AR-10 rifle kits and hunt. When we stop to hug a tree, we can practice...
by zemirah | Aug 29, 2010 | Progressive Relaxation
Websites: http://www.yourfamilyclinic.com/adhd/relax.htm http://www.hypnos.co.uk/hypnomag/jacobson.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_muscle_relaxation http://www.mgh.harvard.edu/bhi/ (background information) http://www.yourfamilyclinic.com/pro/trelax.htm ...
by zemirah | Aug 29, 2010 | All Relaxation Activities, Progressive Relaxation
This poem was written as a progressive relaxation for relaxing the face. Preschoolers and toddlers can listen to an adult read it and perform the actions included as it is read. Tell children to pretend like there is a butterfly on their nose and to listen carefully....
