Wednesday, August 5, 2020

MINDFUL MUSIC

Mindfulness suggests slowing down and paying full attention to what you are doing.  Learning to self-regulate and center themselves is a challenge for young children, particularly in the virtual classroom.  Here are some songs that can relieve stress and help children focus.



Balancing Act
Directions: Have children stand and follow along as they balance and relax.
           


Balancing Act



Tony Chestnut
Directions: Point to the body parts as you sing. Sing each verse softer until you are doing the silent version.


 

Tony Chestnut

Morning Stretch
This video does simple yoga moves as children slowly breath in and out.


 

Morning Stretch