Zensational Kids Yoga

Breath | Movement | Mindfulness

  • About
    • About Us
    • As Seen In
    • Where We’ve Been
    • Close
  • Programs
    • School Based Programs
      • PRE-K
      • Elementary School
      • Middle and High School
      • SEL competency and Mindfulness
      • SElf-care for educators
      • Close
    • Special Education Programs
      • Honoring the Special Needs Child
      • EDUCATE 2B: An Evidence-Based Intervention for ASD
      • Close
    • Online Courses and Webinars
    • Close
  • Trainings
  • Free Tools
    • Free Tools For Students
    • Free Tools For Teachers (and parents)
    • Articles On Mindfulness
    • Close
  • Store
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • Close
  • Members Area

April 13, 2012

I AM

PreK, Yoga, Early Education, Pre-school Yoga, MindfulnessOne of the most effective ways to help children see the positive sides of themselves is through “I AM” affirmations.  I have seen a child go from a blown-out tantrum to attaining a calm state in a matter of 60 seconds.  How is this accomplished????  There is nothing magical that I had done.  When they are able to connect to their breath and link it to a self affirming characteristic, they create the change within themselves.  Here is a very simple way that I have introduced this into my therapeutic yoga classes for “differently-abled” students.  Have the students use a balloon breath with an affirmation that they think of, or read off of a card.  Here is how it is done:

1.Standing tall like a mountain, inhale your arms out to the side and up over your head.

2.When your hands meet, say, “I AM”

3.As you bring your hands down to your heart in prayer pose, say your affirming word.

If they have difficulty thinking of something positive to say, below is a list to help the positive juices flowing.

I AM characteristics

4.Another thing I like to add is having them write down one of the affirmations.  This is a great way to practice handwriting and becomes more memorable as well as believable when they see the sentence in their own handwriting.  I encourage them to keep the sentence where they can see it, or refer to it on occasion throughout the day.  Taped to the side of their desk, or folded in their pocket are 2 options that have worked well.

 

Share
Tweet
Pin
0 Shares

Article by zenadmin / Blog Posts / affirmations, resilience, self-awareness, yoga and mindfulness in school

Categories

  • Autism
  • Blog Posts
  • Calming Tools
  • Energizing Tools
  • Focusing Tools
  • Meditation for you
  • parenting and caregiving
  • Ready to Learn
  • Self-care
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Special-needs
  • Therapy Tools
  • Trauma-informed teaching
  • Uncategorized

Upcoming Trainings


Find A Training Near You

Quick Links

  • School Based Programs
  • Upcoming Trainings
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • My account

Contact

Email | allison@zensationalkids.com
Tel | (201) 446-0353
Schedule A Call

Let’s Connect

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Copyright © 2017 · Zensational Kids Yoga
Developed By Renaissance Web Solutions