"I'm in Control of Me!" Self-Control Games & Calming Skills Two-Week CAMP.

I teach several formats of this class -- 5x a week, this 3x a week version, as well as ongoing 1x a week. 

In this class, we meet three times a week for two weeks. We will alternate between activities that are more physically active that will challenge students’ focus and self-control and activities that help children learn to relax their bodies and brain. This purposeful alternating will help students learn to slow back down after stimulating activities and grow their mental and emotional capabilities. After our introductions/ice-breaker, there will be a total of four activities. At times we also discuss who is in charge of the choices we make, and I empower them with the understanding that we are the only ones in control of ourselves, even though sometimes it can be challenging. We also talk about when our calming skills could be useful, and how taking a break to calm can lead to making more positive choices. 

You will receive a detailed handout of all the calming skills your child learned after completion of the course to allow your learner to practice their skills at home. You are also welcome to play any of the games your student learned in class with them and your family for fun and to continue their self-control development.

You may be familiar with some of the games below and feel they're too simple for this age group, but please be aware that I have twists and differences in our games that will challenge your learner's impulsive and automatic responses, self-control, ability to shift between rules, reinforce inhibition, working memory, and flexibility in shifting between rules. 

Relaxation techniques for children improve their overall well-being, ability to handle upsets, increase concentration, and their ability to fall asleep. Focus and self-control are also essential skills for a quality life. The ability to focus and control involves developing executive functioning skills, including the ability to pay attention, learn and remember rules, and the self-control to not act on initial impulses. I'm here to support your child in gaining these important skills!

Day ONE:
Garage Band 
No/Go Game 
Belly Breathing
Guided Imagery 
 
DAY TWO:
Red Light, Green Light
Pens up!
Favorite Place 
Coloring Mandalas 
 
DAY THREE:
Simon Says
Be My Mirror
Heartbeat Feels
Animal Yoga
  
DAY FOUR:
Color Moons
Blurt! 
Candle Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation 
 
DAY FIVE:
Follow The Leader
Wait Five, Animal Version
Five Senses Mindfulness 
Calming Mantras 
 
DAY SIX:
Freeze Dance 
Clapping Rhythms 
Icicle/Puddle 
Count Yourself Down