Mindfulness
Creating a Cozy Corner in your home:
Creating a Cozy Corner in your home:
Many Heath classrooms have cozy corners, also known as 'calm down' spaces. These areas can be used when students are experiences a range of a feelings and can help them "reset."
Many Heath classrooms have cozy corners, also known as 'calm down' spaces. These areas can be used when students are experiences a range of a feelings and can help them "reset."
Consider creating a cozy corner in your home in 5 easy steps!
Consider creating a cozy corner in your home in 5 easy steps!
Note: Cozy corners do not require a lot of space. Enlist your child in the creation of the space to ensure that it has what they want.
Note: Cozy corners do not require a lot of space. Enlist your child in the creation of the space to ensure that it has what they want.
1. Find a spot: it can be the corner of a room, an area in a bedroom, any space that works for everyone in your home
1. Find a spot: it can be the corner of a room, an area in a bedroom, any space that works for everyone in your home
2. Make it cozy: lay down blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, anything that is soft
2. Make it cozy: lay down blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, anything that is soft
3. Add some calming tools: create a calming toolbox with your child, common items are squishy balls, paper and pens/markers, play dough, books
3. Add some calming tools: create a calming toolbox with your child, common items are squishy balls, paper and pens/markers, play dough, books
4. Explain and practice: explain that the space can be used when they feel frustrated or need a break - practice using it when they are not upset
4. Explain and practice: explain that the space can be used when they feel frustrated or need a break - practice using it when they are not upset
5. Calm reminder to use it: when your child looks upset gently remind them to try the calm down corner, this experience takes practice, give it time
5. Calm reminder to use it: when your child looks upset gently remind them to try the calm down corner, this experience takes practice, give it time
Closure_ Journal Prompts (1).pdfThis activity in mindfulness involves journal prompts to help children practice mindfulness through writing (Grades 3+)
Taking Gratitude to the next level: Try The GLAD Technique🍃 (Altman, 2014)
Applying the GLAD Technique is very simple. All we need is a journal (a notebook works too) in which you can record one thing:
Date:
G: One Gratitude that you have.
L: One thing you learned today.
A: One accomplishment you did today.
D: One thing that delighted you today.
Example GLAD technique
Gratitude: Something that you are thankful for- major or minor. Learned: Something you recognized, or figured out. Accomplished: Something you feel is meaningful, even self-care. Delighted: Something that made you smile, laugh, or feel joy.
Take 5 Breathing Exercise for Kids_Part 4 of the Managing Big Emotions series for kids.pdf