Self-regulation is a critical skill for people of all ages. It is the ability that helps us to control our behaviors to make good decisions for the long-term, rather than just doing what we want in the moment. It's also the skill that allows us to manage our emotions when we're feeling angry, disapp
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How can you support the development of self-regulation in kids? This huge resource is full of self-regulation games, information, books, and more!
These Zones of Regulation activities and strategies are beneficial to kids struggling with self-regulation and emotional control through coping strategies.
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These Zones of Regulation activities and strategies are beneficial to kids struggling with self-regulation and emotional control through coping strategies.
Want to create a more peaceful and focused classroom environment? Classroom yoga is easy and effective. In this blog post, you will discover 10 easy-to-implement classroom yoga poses perfect for young children. Poses like Mountain Pose and Child's Pose will help your students focus and relax.
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Do your students need help self-regulating their emotions? This self-regulation book companion resource for the book My Magic Breath by Nick Ortner can help! Teach kids to self-manage and calm down with strategies that promote mindfulness in your kindergarten, first grade and second grade classroom with this engaging read aloud lesson and social-emotional learning activities. ⭐My Magic Breath book companion focuses on our breathing. Children will learn and practice breathing strategies that can help a person manage different feelings and find ways to calm themselves. ⭐Perfect for your read-aloud time, SEL block, morning meeting, whole-class discussions, counselor lessons, sub-plans, and more! ⭐Children will participate in a classroom discussion and book chat, share their ideas in writing, and engage in fun activities that promote acts of kindness. My Magic Breath book companion includes: a detailed lesson plan that makes teaching simple! guided questions for your classroom discussion anchor chart idea to organize your lesson writing activity to encourage reflection and kids to respond to a prompt 4 FUN follow-up activities (printable & digital included) Digital anchor chart, writing template, and a few digital activities. These are ready in Google Slides for use in Google Classroom. Interactive PowerPoint file of the digital templates for use in your preferred platform 4 Activities in the My Magic Breath book companion: Breathing strategy posters & match game "Visualizing Our Breath" drawing activity "My Breathing Book" storybook with strategies "My Breath and I" painting art activity **Check out the detailed PREVIEW for a thorough look into what this book companion resource includes!** ♥♥ Want more self-regulation book companions? A bundle of 5 Self-Regulation & Mindfulness Book Companions is available HERE at a SPECIAL DISCOUNT. ♥♥ TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Juana H. says, “I love love love this resource. The books are excellent and very interactive. Student enjoyed the activities. The resources are wonderful to use in the cozy corner. They are great visuals for student when they need to calm down or just take a break.” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kathy J. says, "I love these lessons. I use them frequently. There are so many activities to choose from. Very thorough and good stuff!" Why You Need This Book Companion: This children’s book was carefully chosen as it covers an important SEL topic we need to teach to kids. Read the book and use the lesson and follow-up activities to cover a week of SEL instruction any time of year. Facilitate meaningful discussions and keep kids engaged in important activities that build social and emotional skills and grow your classroom community. You are covering important English Language Arts standards and building children’s literacy skills. This resource provides engaging printable and digital activities kids will enjoy! Great for use during whole-group lessons, homeschool, and in one-to-one classrooms. ♥♥Love this book companion? The mind+heart Social Emotional Learning Book Companion BUNDLE is available at a SPECIAL DISCOUNT. Get your entire year’s worth of popular SEL children's book (40 included) lessons and activities to revolutionize your read-aloud time TODAY! ♥♥ Related SEL Products that work great with this resource! Seasonal SEL (Back to School, Fall, Winter, Spring, End of the Year) Bundle Morning Meeting SEL Bundle Kindness Classroom Challenge Pack with Calendars Social-Emotional Learning Poems & Activities Stay connected with Proud to be Primary ♥Never miss a sale or new release! Click the green star to follow my store! ♥Join our email list and get exclusive content and FREE resources. ♥Visit our website at Proud to be Primary for engaging ideas! Have a question or need help with a file? Visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or ask a question on the Q& A tab before leaving feedback. Please ask all questions before purchasing. Terms of Use: This product is licensed for single classroom use ONLY unless multiple licenses are purchased. Your purchase grants you a license to use in a secure, password-protected online platform (such as Google Classroom) with your students only. You may not transfer or share with another teacher or use it for commercial purposes (Outschool, etc.). Copyright ©2013 to Present - Proud to be Primary - Elyse Rycroft
A bundle of free zones of regulation printables that you can download and use as a supplement to the Zones of Regulation curriculum.
In this lesson, Belly Breathing for Kids, students will learn a new technique to help them calm down and manage their emotions.
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We all need strategies to cope with stress and tough emotions. This is especially true for children and teens who are still growing and learning. Specifically, I've put this list of calm-down tools together to act as a "toolbox" of supports for educators and parents looking for new ideas. They go b
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Ever felt like your students could benefit from slowing down and taking a moment calm? Well, you're in for a treat. Mindfulness isn't just a buzzword; it's a game-changer. It's about hitting the pause button, taking a deep breath, and diving into the magic of the present moment. And here's the kicker – it's not just for adults; it's for kids too! So, picture this: A classroom where calm reigns supreme, thoughts find their chill, and focus becomes a superpower. That's the power of mindfulness. And guess what? We're not stopping there. We're bringing you the tools to create a Calming Corner that'll turn your classroom into a sanctuary of serenity. Let's dive in! (GREAT NEWS! I've put together exclusive FREEBIES for mindfulness. Click here to receive them!) Mindfulness meditation is a way of focusing the mind so that it is fully attending to what’s happening right now, to what we’re doing, and to the space that we’re currently in. Cultivating mindfulness means to be present, to pay attention, and to be aware of our emotions and the way that we respond to them. Recent neuroscience research points to many benefits of mindfulness meditation: ➧ increased focus ➧ a sense of calm ➧ decreased stress ➧ decreased anxiety ➧ improved impulse control ➧ greater empathy for others ➧ improved conflict resolution skills Our students need opportunities to practice mindfulness mediation. Since the human mind often wanders from the present. Our brains have a tendency to become absorbed with thoughts about the past or the future. This kind of thinking makes us anxious. Academic pressure now affects kids as early as kindergarten, resulting in less time for play and other stress-reducing activities. Today’s students are faced with an unprecedented amount of anxiety. The pressure only grows greater in middle and high school. Surveys have found students reporting stress and fatigue as much as 75% of the time. What’s needed is a way to decrease anxiety and help students to manage their emotions. That’s where mindfulness comes in. Infusing moments of mindfulness in the classroom is not only powerful, it’s also quite simple. In general, to practice mindfulness, have students start by bringing attention to their own body. Then, have them breathe in through their noses and out through their mouths. When they notice that their mind has wondered away from the present moment, they should gently bring their attention back to their breathing. It’s also a great idea to intentionally plan moments of mindfulness in the classroom! Here are some simple ways to do just that… 1. A Mindful Moment At the beginning of class, or after a transition, have your students close their eyes and take several deep breaths. Ask them to pay attention to their breathing and what it feels like. 2. A Mindful Break Once or twice during a standard length class, just stop. Have your students stand up and stretch and then sit back down and do 30 seconds of mindful breathing. This takes no more than a minute, and it gives everyone a needed break. 3. A Mindful Quote Use motivational and inspirational quotes to help focus students’ minds during a moment of mindfulness. It’s as easy as sharing a quote, or you can download this free set of mindfulness quotes and put together a container to pull from all year long. If you'd like me to send you a free set of 24 mindfulness quotes and the materials to make a container like above, add your name and email address below: Yes! Please send me MINDFULNESS RESOURCES! 4. Attention Check During a long lesson, stop and ask your students to pause and “check their attention.” Is their mind on what is being done in class, or has it been wandering? This gives kids the chance to deliberately redirect their attention to the matter at hand. 5. Finger Labyrinths Traditionally, labyrinths are used for mediation and relaxation. Often, people walk through labyrinths. Give students the same sensation with finger labyrinths. I’ve made a collection of them that students can use when they need to focus their minds. Students simply trace the spiral paths as they practice mindfulness. Add your name and email address below to receive the finger labyrinths and mindfulness quotes in your email inbox! Yes! Please send me MINDFULNESS RESOURCES! 6. Mindful Closure At the end of class, have students close their eyes and focus on their breathing again. Ask them to think of what they have learned and perhaps congratulate themselves on their progress and accomplishments. As teachers. we have many opportunities to introduce students to mindfulness practices. Of course, one of the most important ways we can do this is by cultivating mindfulness in ourselves. If we, as teachers, are present and aware of our own emotions and responses, we set an invaluable example for our students. Many of these mindfulness activities work well in a Calming Corner in the Classroom. Add the quotes or labyrinths to the calming corner to help students when they need to take a step back and become more present in the moment. Find more ideas for creating a calming classroom environment here. Thanks so much for stopping by! Mary Beth
