It’s natural for children to feel a level of stress and nervousness when it comes to school, especially when they are new and just settling in. However, this should gradually fade with time, although stressful situations like exams may heighten these feelings. Mindfulness is a way that you can help your child deal with these difficult emotions. It seeks to reduce stress levels and generally improves mental health by helping individuals pay attention to the present moment. For more on mindfulness and the techniques recommended for children, take a look at the guidance we’ve included below from a private nursery in Hampshire.
Body Scanning
For this technique, your child will need to close their eyes and notice how the different parts of their body feel. They can also pretend there’s a laser beam tracing their body and complete the exercise that way.
A Mindfulness Jar
This technique follows a similar approach, except it encourages children to focus on the things they can see as opposed to what they can feel. Using an empty jar and a lid that closes firmly shut, your child will need to add glitter and water to fill it. Once sealed they can shake to watch the glitter fall.
Mindful Walking
Walking has many amazing health benefits and presents children with the perfect opportunity to carry out mindfulness as there’s plenty to stimulate their senses.
Mindful Breathing
Breathing techniques are usually associated with mindfulness as they help us to calm down. They are used in conjunction with many other mindfulness techniques for this reason.
Colouring
Children can also use art as an outlet. It’s a form of self-expression which can help with depression, anxiety, and stress.
For mindfulness to work and be able to see a difference, children must practice techniques regularly and be patient.
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