ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Relaxation for Kids – The Koeppen Technique (Part 2)
Welcome to this fun relaxation session! Today, we’re going to learn how to help our hands, neck, face, and legs feel super relaxed. Sometimes, when we have a disagreement with a friend or don’t do well on a test, our muscles can get tight, even if we don’t notice it. This can make us feel a bit uncomfortable. But don’t worry! If we learn how to relax when we’re nervous or upset, we can feel better right away.
First, find a quiet spot where you can sit comfortably. Now, take a slow, deep breath and notice how your tummy moves. Breathe out through your nose slowly. Great job!
Imagine you’re holding a lemon in each hand. Try to squeeze all the juice out. Feel how your hands get tight as you squeeze the lemons. Now, drop both lemons on the floor. Ah, your hands feel great now, don’t they?
Imagine you’re a turtle sitting on a rock. Suddenly, you feel like you’re in danger. Quickly hide your head in your shell by trying to touch your ears with your shoulders. Hold that pose. Now, you’re safe! Come out and relax in the warm sunshine. Doesn’t that feel wonderful?
Imagine there’s a fly buzzing around you. It’s really bothering you and lands on your nose. Try to scare it away without using your hands, just by wiggling your nose. Keep wiggling! Yay, it flew away! Now you can relax your face. Feels amazing, right?
Imagine you’re barefoot in a muddy puddle, and your feet are deep in the mud. Try to push your toes deeper into the mud. Feel the mud between your toes. Use your legs to push down. Now, pull your feet out of the mud and relax your legs. Feels great, doesn’t it?
Our session is over. Did you notice 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, you can do it as many times as you want throughout the day.
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Relaxation Detective: Become a relaxation detective! Throughout the day, pay attention to when your muscles feel tight. Is it when you’re doing homework, playing a game, or talking with friends? Each time you notice tension, try one of the relaxation techniques from the session, like squeezing lemons or being a turtle. Share with your family or friends when you used the technique and how it helped you feel better.
Relaxation Art: Create a piece of art that shows one of the relaxation techniques you learned. You can draw a picture of a turtle hiding in its shell or a person squeezing lemons. Use bright colors to show how relaxing feels. Display your artwork at home and explain to your family what it represents and how it helps you relax.
Relaxation Storytime: Write a short story about a character who learns to relax using the techniques you practiced. Maybe they are a superhero who needs to calm down before saving the day or a student who uses relaxation to feel better before a big test. Share your story with your class or family and discuss how relaxation can be a superpower in everyday life.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Welcome to this relaxation session. Today, we’re going to show you how to relax your hands, neck, face, and legs. 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 upset, you’ll be able to manage that tension and feel better right away.
Before we start, find a quiet spot and sit comfortably. Now, breathe in slowly and notice how your tummy moves. Breathe out through your nose little by little.
Let’s start picturing different situations.
Imagine you’re holding a lemon in each hand. Try to squeeze all the juice out. 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. 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. 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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