We welcomed Debbie Pickering from Relax Kids into Reception this morning. Debbie lead the class in a seven step process towards relaxation, mindfulness and positive affirmation.
The children have been following the topic, ‘Magical Me’, so the session was designed to reflect this. The steps included playing, stretching, moving, massage, breathing, potion making and finished with a special story all about a magical wizard.
Firstly the class warmed up before playing a game designed to help them focus. Next they worked in pairs to mirror each other before transforming into Magical Moons and Shining Stars built around breathing techniques and improving flexibility.
Next the class were shown how to do a power point hand massage on themselves focusing on a particular area in the centre of their palm which, when massaged, leads to feelings of calm.
After sharing their positive affirmations about themselves, the children then lay down and relaxed deeply whilst listening to the story.