ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Relaxation for Kids – The Koeppen Technique – Compilation
Welcome to our fun relaxation session! Today, we’re going to learn how to help our arms, mouth, and tummy feel nice and relaxed. Sometimes, when we have a little argument with a friend or don’t do as well as we hoped on a test, our muscles can get tight without us even knowing. This can feel a bit uncomfortable. But don’t worry! If we learn how to relax when we’re feeling nervous or upset, we can feel better really quickly.
First, find a quiet and comfy spot to sit. Take a slow, deep breath in and notice how your tummy moves. Then, breathe out slowly through your nose. Let’s imagine some fun things together to help us relax!
Imagine you’re a sleepy kitten. Stretch your arms out in front of you, then lift them above your head and behind it. Feel your shoulders stretch. Now, let your arms drop down. Great job! Your shoulders should feel more relaxed now.
Imagine you have a piece of gum in your mouth. It’s really chewy! Bite down hard and let your neck muscles help you. Now, stop and relax your jaw. Can you feel how your jaw is more relaxed?
Imagine you’re lying on the grass and an elephant gently steps on your tummy. Don’t move! Tighten your tummy muscles and hold them tight for a moment. Now, relax your tummy as much as you can. Doesn’t that feel better?
Imagine you’re holding a lemon in each hand. Squeeze them really hard to get all the juice out. Feel the tension in your hands. Now, drop the lemons. Your hands feel great, right?
Imagine you’re a turtle on a rock. You feel a little scared, so you hide your head in your shell. Try to touch your ears with your shoulders. Now, come out and enjoy the sunshine. Feel the warm sun on your face. It’s a beautiful feeling!
Imagine a fly is buzzing around and lands on your nose. Try to scare it away by wiggling your nose. Keep wiggling until the fly goes away. Now, relax your face. Doesn’t it feel amazing?
Imagine you’re barefoot in some squishy mud. Push your toes deep into the mud and feel it between your toes. Use your legs to push down. Now, pull your feet out and relax your legs. Feels great, right?
Our relaxation session is over. Did you notice how tense you were before and how relaxed you feel now? Stay still with your eyes open until you feel ready to sit up. If you enjoyed this exercise, you can do it as many times as you like during the day.
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Relaxation Detective: Go on a “relaxation detective” mission at home! Look for places or activities that help you feel calm and relaxed. Is it a cozy corner with a soft pillow, or maybe listening to your favorite music? Draw a picture of your favorite relaxation spot or activity and share it with your family. Ask them what helps them relax too!
Muscle Magic Experiment: Try the Koeppen Technique with a family member or friend. Take turns guiding each other through the exercises like “Stretch Like a Lazy Kitten” or “Chew Like You Have Gum.” After each exercise, talk about how your muscles feel. Are they more relaxed? Which exercise did you enjoy the most?
Relaxation Journal: Start a relaxation journal. Each day, write or draw about one thing that made you feel relaxed. It could be a Koeppen Technique exercise or something else, like reading a book or playing outside. At the end of the week, look back at your journal and see how many different ways you found to relax!
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Welcome to this relaxation session. Today, we’re going to show you how to relax your arms, mouth, and stomach. When you have a disagreement with a friend or don’t perform well in your exams, your muscles can tense up, even if you don’t notice it. This can make you feel uncomfortable. If you learn how to relax when you feel nervous or angry, you will be able to manage the tension and feel better right away.
Before we start, find a quiet spot and sit comfortably. Now, breathe in slowly and observe how your tummy moves. Breathe out through your nose little by little.
Let’s start picturing different situations. Imagine you’re a lazy kitten and you want to stretch out both your arms in front of you. Now move them above your head and then behind it. Feel how your shoulders stretch. Now let both your arms drop at the same time. Well done! Feel how your shoulders are now more relaxed than before.
Imagine you have a piece of gum in your mouth. It’s hard to chew. Give the gum a strong bite and let your neck muscles help you. Now pause for a moment and relax your jaw. Notice how your jaw feels more relaxed.
Now imagine you’re lying on the grass. Look, there’s an elephant coming your way! He didn’t see you and put his foot on your stomach. Don’t move. Try to tense your stomach muscles and keep them tense for a bit. Now relax your stomach as much as you can. It feels better, doesn’t it?
Today, we’re going to show you how to relax your hands, neck, face, and legs. Imagine you’re holding a lemon in each hand. Try to squeeze all their juice out and feel the tension in your hands as you’re squeezing the lemons. Now drop both lemons on the floor. Your hands feel great, don’t they?
Imagine you’re a turtle sitting on a rock. All of a sudden, you feel you’re in danger. Hurry up and hide your head in your shell. Try to touch your ears with your shoulders and keep the pose. You’re not in danger anymore; you can come out now and relax in the sunshine. Feel the warm sunlight. What a beautiful feeling, right?
Imagine there’s a fly buzzing near you. It’s really bothering you and sits on your nose. Try to scare it away without using your hands, just by wiggling your nose. Keep your nose wiggled as much as you can. Good job, it flew away! Now you can relax. Notice how your face is relaxing. It feels amazing, doesn’t it?
Imagine you’re barefoot in a quagmire and your feet are deep in the mud. Try to push your toes deeper into the mud and feel the mud between your toes. Use your legs to push down. Now get your feet out of the mud and relax your legs. Feels great, right?
Our session is over. Did you feel how tense you were before and how you managed to relax your muscles? Now stay still with your eyes open until you feel ready to sit up. If you liked this exercise, feel free to repeat it as many times as you want throughout the day.
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This version removes any informal language and maintains a calm, instructional tone suitable for a relaxation session.
