Relax
Kids™
in Schools:
Dance
your socks off... Stretch as far as you can...
Take in a deep breath and now it's time to RELAX.
Relax Kids™ sessions complement the Healthy
Schools Campaign including PSHE, Healthy eating, physical
activity and Emotional Health and Well-being including
bullying as well as the Every Child Matters Initiative and
SEAL. Regular practice of relaxation can help with anxiety,
worry, peer pressure, bullying, lack of self-esteem and
stress.
Relax
Kids™ Sessions (KS 1 + 2):
After a short session, during school time, the children
will come away energised, relaxed and ready to focus on
their school work. Relax Kids™ helps develop children’s
concentration and creativity, as well as promoting a
positive self image as they become aware of their feelings
and values. Each Relax Kids™
session is themed (which can fit in with the class
curriculum) and include movement, relaxation games,
stretching and breathing exercises, peer massage,
affirmations and visualisation. Relax Kids™ can be offered
as a weekly 30 - 60 minute session to children within
school time.
Relax Kids™ sessions can help to:
Þ Enhance
children’s concentration and focus
Þ Stimulate imagination and creativity
Þ Encourage discussion, thought and development
Þ Help build character and self-esteem in each child
Þ Introduce values into the classroom
Þ Encourage children to feel positive about themselves
Þ Recognise, name and deal with feelings in a positive
way
If you are
interested in a free taster session at your nursery or
school, please contact
me for an
introductory letter for your Head Teacher.
(Fees will vary
depending on the number and frequency of classes and travel
expenses.)
‘In
more than 20 years in education, I have yet to see anything
quite like this.’ - Beverley Crooks Ofsted inspector
‘The children loved it and the benefits were soon easy to
see. My class approached tasks more calmly and were able to
listen more attentively. I will be including this as a
solid part of my timetable.’
- Angie Gore Primary School Teacher
‘Thank-you
for inventing such a fun and creative way to encourage
children to relax and feel at peace with one another‘
- Kaye K, Teacher
‘I could see all the different colours in the rainbow, and
could see everyone below me as small as ants. And you
didn’t even show us any pictures.
I love it’ - Charlotte, 8
Relax
Kids™
Chill Skills
Course
for 8 - 12 yr olds (KS2):
Relax Kids™ has
devised this 8 week ‘Chill Skills’ course for 8 -12 year
olds. This course has been devised to help to raise
self-esteem in children, support the development of healthy
behaviour and help raise the achievement of
children. Each session
will incorporate relaxation techniques, positive
affirmations, and visualisations, breathing exercises as
well as games, massage, exercises and discussion. Children
receive work sheets at the end of each session, with a
variety of activities to help them continue their personal
work. These will include mood diaries, goal sheets, vision
planning, affirmations and exercises to practice at home.
The Course Outline: Weeks 1-8:
Achieving with Positive Thinking
The Importance of Visualization
Dealing with Stress - Causes, Symptoms and How To Avoid It
Moods - Anger Management
Healthy Living
Look After Your Self - Loving the Self
What is Real Happiness? Making a Positive Contribution
Self Belief and Self Empowerment
This course is run as a weekly, 45 - 60 minute session,
over the course of 8 weeks, and can be followed up by
weekly Relax Kids sessions. For further details or for an
introductory letter for your Head Teacher, please
contact
me on 01458
835747.
Relax Kids™ and
Every Child Matters
The 5 Outcomes are covered perfectly by Relax Kids. Through
relaxation and self-esteem exercises, we encourage children
to see their strengths, look after themselves, develop
their confidence and positivity as well show respect to
themselves and others. Teaching children simple relaxation
techniques is one of the keys to helping them grow up in a
balanced and well rounded way. Relax Kids™ encourages
children to share experiences, build self esteem,
confidence, build stronger relationships between children,
school and the community. Incorporating Relax Kids™ into
your school will have a positive impact which will be shown
throughout school and community.
Relax Kids™
classes and products links to the Every Child Matters
Outcomes in the following way:
Children are kept SAFE: They are occupied and in a safe and
supervised environment.
Children are encouraged to be HEALTHY. The children will do
activities to encourage getting active, healthy minds and
healthy choices.
Children will be encouraged to obtain ECONOMIC WELLBEING by
being supported in thinking about their aspirations in life
and learn new skills.
Children will ENJOY AND ACHIEVE in the class. We will
encourage and provide activities the children will enjoy
and celebrate their successes.
Children will be encouraged to MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION
within the class. This will be done through different
activities team building and empowering the children to
feel able to contribute to the group.
Relax
Kids™ and SEAL
(Social and
Emotional Aspects of Learning)
Relax Kids™ aims
to develop the underpinning qualities and skills that help
promote positive behaviour and effective learning. Relax
Kids™ supports all five social and emotional aspects of
learning: self-awareness, managing feelings, motivation,
empathy and social skills. Relax Kids™ exercises and
resources, help children develop skills such as resolving
conflict and managing worries. Relax Kids™ exercises can be
used with the following SEAL themes: Say no to bullying,
Getting on, Going for goals and Good to be me.
For information
on Relax Kids™ classes,
courses,
parties
and
products, contact
Catherine on
01458
835747
or
email me
All rights to Relax Kids™ belong to Marneta Viegas.
For further resoures and information about Relax Kids™
see www.relaxkids.com
Indigo Holistics - Complementary Therapist - Catherine
Dempsey
Dip ITEC, (Anatomy & Physiology, Massage,
Aromatherapy), Dip Richdales (Traditional Thai Yoga
Massage)., Dip SAC (Crystal Healing),
Relax Kids Teacher, Member of the Complementary Therapists
Association, Massage In Schools Association, AC
Registered.
