emmajess Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 My class are, for a number of reasons, at a point at the moment where they are really over-excited, silly, lacking focus, have started hurting one another, not looking after things, boisterous boys bursting into tears at the drop of a hat.... you get the picture. Fortunately, I am at a point where the contributing factors to this have come to an end and next week I will be working my socks off to get them back to where we were. My feeling is that they need to slow down and take some time out to calm down so they can remember what our rules, expectations, boundaries etc are. I've done a couple of good claming things with them this week which have been successful, like pretending we're blowing bubbles gently, unscrewing the lid, putting it down, pulling out the blowing stick(?!) and blowing gently and slowly to get lots of pretend bubbles, also listening to calming music, drawing while listening etc. Wondered if anyone had any good ideas for calming sessions / meditation type things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittycat1279 Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 (edited) It sounds like you've got some lovely ideas there I may use the bubbles one next week. Mine like sitting in a circle but one behind the other and then following instructions to draw something on each others back. They seem to find the tactile side of things calming. Edited June 12, 2009 by SP61HJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upsy Daisy Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 We enjoy building imaginary snowmen. I notice that it has 'snowed' and begin to gather the 'snow' into a big ball. It goes on from there and we dress with all sorts of imaginary clothes and accessories. We even take pictures with imaginary cameras. Playinh ' hear with my little ear' outside is good because you have to sit quietly and listen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katekit Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 My partner does a great 'lets go on a holiday', packing suitcase right to being on the beach relaxing - that always works for ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 relax kids do some good cds.... they have meditations and stories on.... we use them successfully with our reception class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 relax kids do some good cds.... they have meditations and stories on.... we use them successfully with our reception class. I get emails from them and am very tempted but which ones do you recommend Lorna? What is appropriate for year 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorna Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 We only have the one cd- the Relax kids shining stars..... We quite often do a relax session at the end of PE or after lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Maybe some yoga...breathing exercises and some Dharana style Mandala colouring sheets that can help relax and bring children back to focus....or how about some yoga stories - you can get some really good cds to listen to...or some Yoga Pretzel card poses will help to encourage children to become centred and less hyper? Good luck...only six weeks to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I just wanted to say I am VERY glad to hear it is not my class that are a bit wild, overexcited and hurting each other emmajess - its sort or reassuring!! I think i may invest in the relax kids cds as I too keep getting emails from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmajess Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 I just wanted to say I am VERY glad to hear it is not my class that are a bit wild, overexcited and hurting each other emmajess - its sort or reassuring!! I think i may invest in the relax kids cds as I too keep getting emails from them. I was explaining it to myself - logically it makes sense, but to be honest, I was a bit worried it was just me! Phew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmajess Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 I just wanted to say I am VERY glad to hear it is not my class that are a bit wild, overexcited and hurting each other emmajess - its sort or reassuring!! I think i may invest in the relax kids cds as I too keep getting emails from them. Sorry, I read it as 'not just my class' - I hope that was what you meant.... (In a very selfish way, sorry!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 ...and it's definitely not just your class! My Y2s are turning into teenagers, Y1 are starting to get "we're going to be the oldest" itis, and the current YR keep falling asleep on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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