In most of the lessons we can find nervous and restless children. When children are nervous, is very difficult to get them work. This is, why teachers must do some relaxation activities to be able they undertand to the lessons. This kind of activities can be very different such as chants, games, breathing exercises, etc. In this case, children can enjoy doing it! Besides, they feel more calm without realize.
Why is it important for children to be relax?
From my point of view, it is vital that children get calm in the lessons because they could learn more things in a funny way. If they don't feel relax the teacher must try to get it. Among several alternatives doing some exercises that are proposed below may be beneficial for children. So, take a glance of them.
- Chants: Children can enjoy singing and dancing so this method can be beneficial to achieve a mindfulness body. They can feel more relax after doing this. For further information see some interested videos about this:
- Games:
1. Yoga: is a mix of physical activities, breathing techniques and meditation. This kind of exercises can be done at any time, except after eating. To introduce this games the teacher can show some videos to the children.
2. Displays: This technique is the most difficult one to use with youngest children because they have to use their imagination as the teacher tell them. Te advantage of this method is that children can connect with themselves. In other words, body and mind work together. One example can be follow in the next link (https://www.educaixa.com/-/visualizacion-1)
When should we practice relaxation?
Many psychologists recommend doing relaxation exercises after break because the children are often more restless. However, according to several psychologists, each teacher should do relaxation activities at the end of their lessons. This fact will help them during their learning process.
What are the main benefits of practice relaxation?
- The capacity of listen to the teacher improve considerably.
- Better self-confident.
- Improve the concentration capacities and memory skills.
- In terms of laterality, the use of relaxation techniques, help children to improve their spatial vision.
- A good way to get children develops their social skills and reduces their shyness.
I totally agree with you, Ana. I think that relaxation techniques are very useful and will help children to keep focus in class. At first, maybe some of them can find it difficult but, with some practice, they will be able to stay more calm in class and this will allow them to learn more.
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ReplyDeleteThanks, Ana, glad to see you exploring the benefits of relaxation in the classroom. The hungry caterpillar yoga video was interesting – you mention showing the video to the children: I suppose you would invite them to do the postures too, wouldn’t you? I also enjoyed the visualization animation in the link you provided (though I don’t understand why you titled that section “Displays”!). Do you think relaxation can help teachers in the classroom too or only students?
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