ResilientKids 2013

 

Let me begin by saying the last line of the video pretty much sums up how kids should be taught. You need to teach to the whole child. This is why I feel as though Resilient Kids is such a wonderful program. Like they said during the video it is easy for kids to build themselves up in to a frenzy but they are never really taught how to calm down. I know from experience that mindfulness exercises work and if the data supports it in younger children then I don't understand why this isn't something that is being utilized in every school.
This could be great for different classrooms settings because as they stated they can tailor the exercises to the lessons being taught so that they are beneficial to the learning environment. Not only do these exercises work with younger students but they can also work with older students as well. Older students need this just as much as the younger students because they get worked up in different ways and could use deep breathing and mindfulness to get things together.
When we talked about the jar last Thursday I though it was a dumb idea and I had no idea how it was going to have anything to do with what we were being taught in class. After seeing the video the bottle is supposed to represent the student and the glitter being shaken up inside the bottle is supposed to represent what happens when the child gets riled up. As the bottle comes to a rest it takes time for the glitter to settle and that is why learning to calm down is so important for the children. If they every what to refresh and think with a clear head these strategies can help them. I understand the metaphor and I think this is a great way for kids to understand just exactly how their bodies work. It is ingenious. I love this program and I think it is a program that works. Who knew breathing would be such a success.
Below is a link to a guided imagery session:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ar_W4jSzOlM